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KP55 CYU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

76,156 mi
Last recorded76,156 miles
Recorded on11 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP55 CYU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 May 2022 76,156 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear shockers getting corroded

rear undersills getting corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2021 71,888 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front tyres scrubbing inner and outer edges

rear brake backplates getting corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2021 71,888 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front tyres scrubbing inner and outer edges

rear brake backplates getting corroded

Pass 13 May 2020 67,932 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rear Brake pipes Along Length slightly Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Centre Exhaust Heat Shield Loose

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake Pipe in Inner Arch Slightly Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on Outer Edge + Nail in Tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer Sill Slightly Corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

O/S/R Shock Absorber Body Corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre Badly Cracked on Tread, 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 May 2020 67,931 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Gaiter Split (Seen From Underside) + Leaking Grease/Fluid (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer Sill Corroded To Excess (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rear Brake pipes Along Length slightly Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Centre Exhaust Heat Shield Loose

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake Pipe in Inner Arch Slightly Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on Outer Edge + Nail in Tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer Sill Slightly Corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

O/S/R Shock Absorber Body Corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre Badly Cracked on Tread, 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 62,850 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside c.v boot weeping

Pass 20 Apr 2018 57,197 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 57,197 miles

Central Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 51,375 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 45,399 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer sill (4.1.E.1)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 14 May 2016 45,248 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer sill (4.1.E.1)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 29 May 2015 41,274 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 May 2015 41,274 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 May 2014 37,533 miles

all wiper blades poor condition

both rear tyres cracking

o/s/f shocker light misting of oil

Fail 17 May 2014 37,503 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

all wiper blades poor condition

both rear tyres cracking

o/s/f shocker light misting of oil

rear exhaust bracket snapped

Pass 14 May 2013 34,738 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 34,738 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 May 2012 31,651 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 31,651 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 27,650 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 24,952 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 21,452 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?

Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
7,021
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
355,498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 242,573
Registration plate lamp not working 140,363
Stop lamp not working 132,977
position lamp(s) not working 129,143
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 102,720
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KP55 CYU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2005 Citroen Xsara models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 71,718 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen Xsara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 242,573 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KP55 CYU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Xsara typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Citroen Xsara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KP55 CYU registered?

KP55 CYU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 October 2005.

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