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KP55 LVU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

160,263 mi
Last recorded160,263 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP55 LVU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2020 160,263 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 150,305 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 150,301 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 137,847 miles

Rear Baby seat fitted Rear belts not fully checked

Fail 20 Dec 2017 137,845 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Baby seat fitted Rear belts not fully checked

Pass 20 Jan 2017 128,442 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test BELOW REAR VIEW MIRROR WITHIN DRIVERS VIEW ()

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded MAIN PIPE FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded MAIN FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

SERVICE WARNING INDICATOR SHOWING ON DASH DISPLAY

Fail 19 Jan 2017 128,415 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working SIDE LIGHT (1.1.A.3b)

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test BELOW REAR VIEW MIRROR WITHIN DRIVERS VIEW ()

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded MAIN PIPE FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded MAIN FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

SERVICE WARNING INDICATOR SHOWING ON DASH DISPLAY

Pass 18 Jan 2016 114,636 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded MAIN PIPE FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

ENGINE COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION IN ENGINE BAY AREA

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded MAIN PIPE FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear REAR EXHAUST MOUNTAIN BRACKET BROKEN CORRODED BUT SECTION IS STILL ADAQUATLY SUPPORTED

Fail 18 Jan 2016 114,636 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working SIDE LIGHT (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

ENGINE COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION IN ENGINE BAY AREA

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded MAIN PIPE FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear REAR EXHAUST MOUNTAIN BRACKET BROKEN CORRODED BUT SECTION IS STILL ADAQUATLY SUPPORTED

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded MAIN PIPE FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Jan 2015 105,641 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

nearside front tyre has cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

nearside rear exhaust section deteriorated corroded but section has no exhaust leak

nearside rear exhaust section mountain bracket broken corroded part missing but exhaust section is still adequatly supported

offside front tyre has cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

service brake pedal anti slip pad slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Jan 2015 105,641 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front tyre has cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

nearside rear exhaust section deteriorated corroded but section has no exhaust leak

nearside rear exhaust section mountain bracket broken corroded part missing but exhaust section is still adequatly supported

offside front tyre has cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

service brake pedal anti slip pad slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Jan 2014 93,442 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 93,309 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 80,558 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 80,558 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2012 68,010 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2011 56,313 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 17 Jan 2011 56,311 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Jan 2010 44,123 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 44,123 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 39,364 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 LVU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LVU, 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 LVU registered?

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

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