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KP55 LHY

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

106,904 mi
Last recorded106,904 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2024 106,904 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2024 106,901 miles

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 101,317 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 97,125 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 95,083 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 91,078 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 91,071 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Jun 2018 88,312 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 88,312 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 84,181 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 May 2017 84,174 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 79,991 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 75,819 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 75,819 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 71,934 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 71,934 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

n/s front tyres wearing inner and outer edges ?

oil filler cap missing ?

Pass 3 Oct 2013 65,353 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 65,352 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 57,069 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 57,068 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 49,411 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 43,693 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 37,310 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Oct 2008 30,385 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 30,385 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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 LHY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 LHY, 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 LHY registered?

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

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