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KP55 LVZ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

120,259 mi
Last recorded120,259 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP55 LVZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2019 120,259 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 110,915 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear brake flexible hose ferrules corroded

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 7 Sep 2018 110,912 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear brake flexible hose ferrules corroded

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 26 Sep 2017 108,147 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Sep 2017 108,131 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake slightly hanging on

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Sep 2016 106,862 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 105,194 miles

Nearside Front Outer side wall has deep cut

Pass 22 Sep 2015 47,428 miles

Nearside Front Outer side wall deep cut

Fail 22 Sep 2015 105,194 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Outer side wall deep cut

Pass 16 Sep 2014 103,176 miles

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

nsf tyre starting to crack/ wear tread

Fail 16 Sep 2014 103,176 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 Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

exhaust front heatshield insecure

nsf tyre starting to crack/ wear tread

Pass 25 Sep 2013 101,425 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

all windows tinted

both front tyres cracking/perishing

sill repairs sealed over

sparewheel carrier slightly loose??

Fail 16 Sep 2013 101,425 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

all windows tinted

both front tyres cracking/perishing

sparewheel carrier slightly loose??

Pass 13 Sep 2012 98,440 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

hdi cover loose

Fail 7 Sep 2012 98,440 miles

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

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

hdi cover loose

Pass 9 Dec 2011 91,392 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 84,099 miles

Slight play in both front tie rods

fRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Pass 15 Dec 2009 77,775 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2009 77,775 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 57,641 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 LVZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LVZ, 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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KP55 LVZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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