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KR55 CBY

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

101,564 mi
Last recorded101,564 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2024 101,564 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2024 101,560 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 95,006 miles

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

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

Offside Rear back light casing a bit loose but does not effect emitted light

Offside Rear fuel cap does not close properly

surface rust all under car

Pass 25 Jan 2022 81,873 miles

Rear fuel cap flap missing

Fail 21 Jan 2022 81,872 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear fuel cap flap missing

Pass 19 Nov 2020 77,823 miles

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

Offside Rear rear tail light unit slightly loose

Fail 19 Nov 2020 77,823 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear tail light unit slightly loose

Pass 29 Nov 2019 74,252 miles

Front under cover on time of test

Fail 29 Nov 2019 74,252 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front under cover on time of test

Pass 7 Dec 2018 70,012 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 70,012 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 63,427 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 58,057 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyres slightly perished

Pass 2 Dec 2015 54,002 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 50,746 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 44,475 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 38,336 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 38,336 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 33,168 miles

engine cover fitted

under-tray fitted to vehicle

wheel trims fitted to vehicle

Pass 13 Dec 2010 27,515 miles

Engine cover fitted to vehicle

Engine undertray fitted to vehicle

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

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

Wheel trims fitted to vehicle

Pass 10 Dec 2009 23,354 miles

Engine cover fitted to vehicle

Engine undertray fitted to vehicle

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Wheel trims fitted to vehicle

Pass 11 Dec 2008 18,681 miles

Engine covers fitted to vehicle

Engine undertray fitted to vehicle

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Wheel trims fitted to vehicle

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 CBY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KR55 CBY, 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 KR55 CBY registered?

KR55 CBY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 20 December 2005.

Is KR55 CBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR55 CBY shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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