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KP55 YKC

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

94,691 mi
Last recorded94,691 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP55 YKC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 94,691 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2026 94,691 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 94,044 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 93,228 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 92,390 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 92,390 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 91,016 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 90,083 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 90,083 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 89,524 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 89,524 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 88,102 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 86,289 miles

Offside Front wiper end split

Pass 28 Feb 2017 84,373 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 84,373 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 82,495 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Mar 2016 82,495 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear box band (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 80,440 miles

offside front windscreen wiper smears slightly

rear exhaust mounting strap broken. system still secure at time of test

Fail 27 Feb 2015 80,440 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front windscreen wiper smears slightly

offside rear tyre heavily perished

Pass 11 Mar 2014 78,168 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 61,143 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 56,456 miles

slight leak of exhaust gases from manifold

Pass 12 Nov 2010 51,931 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 47,527 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 14 Nov 2008 42,911 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 YKC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 YKC, 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 YKC registered?

KP55 YKC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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