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KP55 LJX

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2019
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

178,509 mi
Last recorded178,509 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 May 2018 178,509 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn low on edges

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective repairs to rear box mount (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear seats missing at time of test

Fail 22 May 2018 178,500 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

rear seats missing at time of test

Rear Exhaust mounting defective repairs to rear box mount (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre worn low on edges

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 May 2017 175,894 miles

Rear exhaust mounting poor

Windscreen has damage to area outside of swept area and out of drivers view

Fail 23 May 2017 175,888 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill holed (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Rear exhaust mounting poor

Pass 11 May 2016 163,750 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.2.6)

Fail 11 May 2016 163,750 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.2.6)

Fail 24 Mar 2016 163,750 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2014 153,624 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 146,409 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front tyre on the legal limit

Nearside rear tyre on the legal limit

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil cap missing from engine

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 146,409 miles

Nearside front tyre on the legal limit

Nearside rear tyre on the legal limit

Oil cap missing from engine

Fail 29 Dec 2012 127,057 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 29 Dec 2012 127,057 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 26 Jan 2012 106,000 miles

rear exhaust secured by wire

Fail 26 Jan 2012 106,000 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust secured by wire

Pass 29 Jan 2011 79,765 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

rear exhaust mounting strap broken; secured with wire

Fail 29 Jan 2011 79,765 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

rear exhaust mounting strap broken; secured with wire

Pass 13 Oct 2009 62,306 miles

nearside front seat belt slow to retract

nearside rear tyre 2-3mm

rear exhaust box support bracket very corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2009 62,267 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 7 Oct 2008 47,403 miles

Centre Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 47,403 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 LJX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 LJX, 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 LJX registered?

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

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