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KR55 CSO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

164,437 mi
Last recorded164,437 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2019 164,437 miles

n/s o/s front 3mm

play o/s rear axle bearing

Fail 8 Jan 2019 164,435 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s o/s (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

n/s o/s front 3mm

play o/s rear axle bearing

Pass 5 Jan 2018 125,227 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 125,226 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 81,561 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 81,561 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 77,676 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

both front blades split

spare tyre punctured/flat/nailed

Fail 22 Dec 2015 77,676 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter housing (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

both front blades split

spare tyre punctured/flat/nailed

Pass 22 Dec 2014 72,629 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 65,919 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside door mirror slightly insecure

Fail 20 Dec 2013 65,919 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside door mirror slightly insecure

offside rear tyre close to limit and perished

Pass 11 Dec 2012 57,219 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 57,217 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 22 Dec 2011 50,021 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 50,021 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 39,215 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 39,215 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2009 31,111 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 25,074 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 CSO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 CSO, 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 CSO registered?

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

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