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KP55 YGE

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

112,293 mi
Last recorded112,293 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP55 YGE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2022 112,293 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

surface rust rear axle

surface rust rear torsion bars

unable to see front pads through wheels

weld repairs ns outer sill

Fail 10 Oct 2022 112,293 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

surface rust rear axle

surface rust rear torsion bars

unable to see front pads through wheels

weld repairs ns outer sill

Pass 24 Sep 2021 109,484 miles

Nearside Front brake pads suspected low

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

Nearside Rear stop lamps loss hold by tape

Offside Front brake pads suspected low

Rear Axle corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2021 109,467 miles

Emissions not tested too smoky (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outter sill hold by tape (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake pads suspected low

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

Nearside Rear stop lamps loss hold by tape

Offside Front brake pads suspected low

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 98,199 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 81,343 miles

advise corrosion to sills both sides

Fail 12 Apr 2019 81,343 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

advise corrosion to sills both sides

Pass 9 Apr 2018 75,135 miles

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

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

exhaust backbox bracket broken system supported

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Fail 9 Apr 2018 75,135 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

exhaust backbox bracket broken system supported

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 29 Mar 2017 69,811 miles

corrosion to front brake discs

corrosion to front coil springs

exhaust rear bracket broken

Fail 29 Mar 2017 69,811 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion to front brake discs

corrosion to front coil springs

exhaust rear bracket broken

Pass 1 Apr 2016 63,390 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 63,390 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 57,955 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 57,955 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 52,576 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 52,576 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 47,260 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

bottom oil dip stick level marker missing

slight smearing front wiperblades

Pass 16 Apr 2012 42,898 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 22 Mar 2011 38,109 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Mar 2011 38,109 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 31,139 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 24,722 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 YGE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 YGE, 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 YGE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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