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KP55 LJV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

80,868 mi
Last recorded80,868 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2020 80,868 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 77,799 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Oct 2019 77,796 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2018 70,999 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2018 70,998 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 63,808 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 5 Oct 2017 63,808 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 57,918 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 57,916 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 50,710 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 50,710 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 44,309 miles

rear no- plate deto

Pass 19 Oct 2013 42,851 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Oct 2013 42,851 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 38,916 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyre outer walls have age related cracking

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2011 36,462 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 33,704 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 28,188 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 22,565 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 LJV 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 LJV, 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 LJV registered?

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

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