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KP55 LXB

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

115,159 mi
Last recorded115,159 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP55 LXB
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 115,159 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer sill damaged

Offside Rear lamp damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive & oil level low (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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Fail 10 Nov 2020 115,102 miles

Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY LOW 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Rear Outer sill damaged

Offside Rear lamp damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive & oil level low (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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Pass 19 Nov 2019 108,095 miles

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Outer sill damaged

front exhaust shield insecure

Fail 12 Nov 2019 107,837 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury lamp sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Outer sill damaged

front exhaust shield insecure

Pass 20 Nov 2018 87,491 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer edges VERY LOW (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective FLAT ()

rear axle corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2018 87,129 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer edges VERY LOW (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective FLAT ()

rear axle corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2017 70,147 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2017 70,092 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main feed pipe from front to rear that feeds O/S/R (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 64,086 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 59,449 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Sh ock spring cups (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Shock spring cup (2.4.G.1)

Fail 19 Nov 2015 59,444 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Sh ock spring cups (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Shock spring cup (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 55,388 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 52,014 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 48,160 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 48,160 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 43,372 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 39,075 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 35,330 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 27,685 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 LXB is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver 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 LXB, 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 LXB registered?

KP55 LXB is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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