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KR55 CPO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

55,709 mi
Last recorded55,709 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR55 CPO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 55,709 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion on rear axle

Fail 1 Dec 2025 55,708 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 Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion on rear axle

Pass 9 Dec 2024 54,483 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front track rod end slight play

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

condition of headlight lens

condition of rear axle

Pass 6 Dec 2023 53,017 miles

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

headlamp lens and aims

Pass 6 Dec 2022 51,311 miles

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

headlamp lenses & aim,s

Fail 6 Dec 2022 51,311 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

headlamp lenses & aim,s

Pass 22 Nov 2021 49,730 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroding (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 49,729 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill excessive corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lamps deteriorating and aim slightly effected (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroding (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lamp lense damaged (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 48,637 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 48,635 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

corrosion on o/s outer sill

damage to security to o/s/r light lens

Pass 11 Dec 2019 47,778 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

corrosion on n/s/f & o/s/r outer sills BORDERLINE

security of o/s/r light unit borderline

Fail 11 Dec 2019 47,778 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

corrosion on n/s/f & o/s/r outer sills BORDERLINE

security of o/s/r light unit borderline

Pass 5 Dec 2018 45,650 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear light unit cracked

Fail 5 Dec 2018 45,649 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear light unit cracked

Pass 30 Nov 2017 43,519 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 43,519 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 41,106 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 38,945 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 36,996 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 34,222 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 31,689 miles

crack in o/s/r light lense

both rear tyre walls perishing

condition of front number plate

Pass 19 Dec 2011 29,186 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 27,038 miles

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

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

damage to both front tyres on outer sidewalls

Fail 20 Dec 2010 27,031 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

damage to both front tyres on outer sidewalls

Pass 18 Dec 2009 24,600 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2008 21,478 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 CPO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KR55 CPO, 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 CPO registered?

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

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