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KR55 CAU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

124,004 mi
Last recorded124,004 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR55 CAU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2024 124,004 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion to rear torsion bar assembly

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside outer sill, next to previously welded section, Borderline (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside , inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2024 123,991 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion to rear torsion bar assembly

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside outer sill, next to previously welded section, Borderline (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside , inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Uneven wear to nearside front tyre, inner edge , worn close to PLY

Pass 20 Mar 2023 120,784 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner & outer edge

Offside Front wiper blade secured with zip tie at fixing

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear axle beam corroded

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 16 Mar 2023 120,766 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner & outer edge

Offside Front wiper blade secured with zip tie at fixing

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear axle beam corroded

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Mar 2022 116,670 miles

Nearside Rear tyre inner/outer edge worn

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole slight leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2022 116,629 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre inner/outer edge worn

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole slight leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2021 115,053 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 113,532 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 113,524 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 108,846 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.68 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Uneven wear to both front tyres, inner edge worn very close to PLY

Fail 28 Feb 2019 108,829 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Nearside outer sill, as per marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Offside outer sill, as per marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.68 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Uneven wear to both front tyres, inner edge worn very close to PLY

Pass 20 Feb 2018 104,341 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 19 Feb 2018 104,311 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 101,590 miles

Corrosion on (rear) front to rear brake pipe

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 21 Feb 2017 101,590 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Corrosion on (rear) front to rear brake pipe

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 99,024 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 89,289 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 77,633 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 65,313 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 51,190 miles

advise tracking

Pass 14 Dec 2010 44,898 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 41,027 miles

n/s/r tyre wall cracking

Pass 15 Dec 2008 33,968 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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KR55 CAU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2005 Citroen Xsara models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 71,718 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 KR55 CAU, 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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KR55 CAU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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