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KP55 YEV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

155,172 mi
Last recorded155,172 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP55 YEV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2018 155,172 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing low

boot lid can't be opened

general corrosion under the vehicle

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2018 153,171 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre wearing low

boot lid can't be opened

general corrosion under the vehicle

Pass 4 Oct 2017 137,410 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 137,096 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 117,927 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

fluid contamination to offside rear back plate

Pass 12 Aug 2015 101,146 miles

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

corrosion/slight crack and damage to nearside outer sill

Fail 12 Aug 2015 101,146 miles

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

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

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

corrosion/slight crack and damage to nearside outer sill

Pass 19 Mar 2014 78,108 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 77,145 miles

E.M.L. LGHT ON.

Fail 23 Jan 2013 77,144 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

E.M.L. LGHT ON.

Pass 25 Jan 2012 65,308 miles

E.M.L. LIGHT ON

Fail 25 Jan 2012 65,305 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

E.M.L. LIGHT ON

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 54,389 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 44,611 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 33,162 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2009 33,081 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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 YEV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YEV, 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 YEV registered?

KP55 YEV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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