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KP55 YHV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

118,143 mi
Last recorded118,143 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP55 YHV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2021 118,143 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Crack in lamp unit

Fail 6 Dec 2021 118,143 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Crack in lamp unit

Pass 12 Dec 2020 108,251 miles

Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lamps lens has cracked.

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre's edges slightly worn. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 99,841 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre perishing.

Fail 5 Dec 2019 99,841 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre perishing.

Pass 28 Nov 2018 98,486 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 93,758 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 9 May 2017 93,758 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 84,856 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 84,856 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 18 Feb 2015 75,111 miles

Nearside rear tyre wall perished slightly

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 75,111 miles

Nearside rear tyre wall perished slightly

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 69,591 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 62,355 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 31 Jan 2013 62,355 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 25 Jan 2012 55,375 miles

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

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 5 Jan 2011 47,947 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 44,345 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 44,253 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 37,141 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 YHV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YHV, 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 YHV registered?

KP55 YHV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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