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KP55 DYA

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

128,492 mi
Last recorded128,492 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP55 DYA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2020 128,492 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 128,489 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 124,281 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 124,279 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 117,078 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 117,078 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Position lamp not working BOTH FRONTS (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 111,636 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 104,074 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 104,071 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 96,112 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 89,542 miles

brake pipe corrosion all round

Pass 12 Sep 2013 83,700 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 78,726 miles

nearside front tyre as snow tyre fitted

Fail 1 Oct 2012 78,725 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

nearside front tyre as snow tyre fitted

off side front inner pad starting top split

Pass 26 Sep 2011 72,247 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 66,338 miles

both front wiper split

Fail 27 Sep 2010 66,338 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front wiper split

Pass 19 Sep 2009 54,782 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 42,764 miles

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

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

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 DYA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DYA, 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 DYA registered?

KP55 DYA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 11 October 2005.

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