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KP55 LWA

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,749 mi
Last recorded97,749 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2019 97,749 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 78,485 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Corroded on seam (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 67,068 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 67,063 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking drum (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 62,990 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 12 Dec 2016 62,986 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 59,891 miles

corrosion to rear suspension components

engine cover fitted

front shock absorbers corroding

rear brake squeal on roller brake test

slight corrosion to offside rear brake pipe

Fail 15 Dec 2015 59,881 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion to rear suspension components

engine cover fitted

front shock absorbers corroding

offside rear tyre cracking and perished

rear brake squeal on roller brake test

slight corrosion to offside rear brake pipe

Pass 19 Dec 2014 56,882 miles

n/s/f tyre wear to inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre cracking to sidewall and tread also worn to 3mm

Fail 18 Dec 2014 56,878 miles

Nearside Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

engine under tray previously broken, peice still attached to vehicle and loose

n/s/f tyre wear to inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre cracking to sidewall and tread also worn to 3mm

smear from wipers

Pass 17 Dec 2013 53,918 miles

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

engine top cover insecure

surface corrosion on o/s front to rear brake pipe

windscreen wipers smearing

Fail 16 Dec 2013 53,908 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

engine top cover insecure

surface corrosion on o/s front to rear brake pipe

windscreen wipers smearing

Fail 4 Dec 2012 49,225 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

engine top cover loose

n/s/f brake disc distorted

n/s/r light lens damaged

n/s/r tyre worn unevenly

Pass 4 Dec 2012 49,225 miles

engine top cover loose

n/s/f brake disc distorted

n/s/r light lens damaged

n/s/r tyre worn unevenly

Pass 8 Dec 2011 45,812 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 41,938 miles

front tyres worn on edges/ brake pipe ends corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2010 41,938 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

front tyres worn on edges/ brake pipe ends corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2009 37,219 miles

exhaust corroded.

Fail 4 Nov 2009 37,219 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust corroded.

Pass 1 Nov 2008 31,735 miles

Near rear indicator lense isw cracked/ Front number plate is slightly disfigured/ Kerb damage to wheel trims/ Both rear tyres are badly perished and cracked in the treads

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 LWA 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 60%.

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

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