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KP55 YHW

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

144,280 mi
Last recorded144,280 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 144,280 miles

Nearside Rear screw in tyre

Spare tyre defective and rim heavily corroded ()

Pass 4 Nov 2024 138,096 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 132,977 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 130,141 miles

Spare tyre defective tyre flat and rim badly corroded ()

Fail 22 Nov 2022 130,141 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Spare tyre defective tyre flat and rim badly corroded ()

Pass 21 Oct 2021 126,347 miles

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

Spare tyre defective flat and wheel badly corroded ()

Pass 13 Oct 2020 122,772 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 114,092 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 114,092 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 108,169 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 108,169 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 104,637 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Sill corroded but not near any prescribed areas

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

Rear Axle very rusty

Pass 6 Apr 2016 100,446 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 100,446 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported at flexi bracket/corroded (3.6.B.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 96,397 miles

Rear trailing arms and subframe are corroded

both front tyres are worn on outer edges

Pass 19 Feb 2014 85,938 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 76,196 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 22 Feb 2012 67,281 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Feb 2011 56,887 miles

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 15 Feb 2010 44,833 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2010 44,723 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 32,815 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 YHW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YHW, 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 YHW registered?

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

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