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KP55 LXJ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

162,337 mi
Last recorded162,337 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2024 162,337 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play inner rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

eml on

Pass 21 Mar 2023 152,967 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine management light illuminated

Pass 24 Mar 2022 143,147 miles

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

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering union (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

eml light on

Fail 15 Mar 2022 143,132 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering union (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

eml light on

Pass 24 Mar 2021 133,278 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 132,925 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 127,502 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 115,514 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 103,163 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 103,160 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 92,471 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 77,789 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 62,068 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 60,704 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 60,704 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 56,803 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 56,801 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 50,832 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fiant noise from offside rear wheel ?

wheel trims fitted

Fail 20 Nov 2012 50,832 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fiant noise from offside rear wheel ?

nearside wiper blade starting to split on ends

wheel trims fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2011 46,626 miles

wheel trims fitted / engine bay cover / undertray fitted giving restricted views

Fail 15 Nov 2011 46,578 miles

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

wheel trims fitted / engine bay cover / undertray fitted giving restricted views

Pass 17 Nov 2010 42,801 miles

engine cover / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricted views

imbalance on parking brake

intermittent fault tailgate lock ?

note ; damage n/s door mirror & o/s/r bumper

wheel trims fitted , restricted views

Fail 17 Nov 2010 42,796 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

engine cover / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricted views

imbalance on parking brake

intermittent fault tailgate lock ?

note ; damage n/s door mirror & o/s/r bumper

wheel trims fitted , restricted views

Pass 16 Nov 2009 36,430 miles

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

engine cover / underguards & mouldings fitted , restricted views

nearside & offside front tyres tread low on edges

wheel trims fitted , restricted views of wheels / brakes

Pass 25 Nov 2008 26,073 miles

both rear tyres , walls perished , recommend replace

imbalance on rear brakes & handbrake on lock out

slight imbalance on front brakes on lock out

wheel trims , engine cover & under tray fitted , inspection restricted

wiper arms may require repositioning

Fail 25 Nov 2008 26,070 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

both rear tyres , walls perished , recommend replace

imbalance on rear brakes & handbrake on lock out

slight imbalance on front brakes on lock out

wheel trims , engine cover & under tray fitted , inspection restricted

wiper arms may require repositioning

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 LXJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 LXJ, 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 LXJ registered?

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

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