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KT55 YCM

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

81,034 mi
Last recorded81,034 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT55 YCM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2024 81,034 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pipes (2.1.5 (a))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

heat shield slightly insecure

osf shock top mount bearing slightly rough

wheel covers fitted

Fail 27 Apr 2024 81,034 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pipes (2.1.5 (a))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

heat shield slightly insecure

osf shock top mount bearing slightly rough

wheel covers fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2023 75,443 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

exhaust system corroded

front tyres edges feathering

ofs shock top mount bearing slightly rough

wheel covers fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2022 68,893 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Apr 2022 68,893 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 60,926 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2020 55,933 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 52,596 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Aug 2019 52,596 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 48,494 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing low tread also (5.2.3 (d) (i))

hand brake travel requires adjustment

Fail 10 Aug 2018 48,494 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing low tread also (5.2.3 (d) (i))

hand brake travel requires adjustment

Pass 3 Aug 2017 44,981 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 3 Aug 2017 44,981 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 41,503 miles

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

Oil leak sump leaking ()

Fail 1 Aug 2016 41,503 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak sump leaking ()

Pass 12 Oct 2015 38,885 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 75,955 miles

Centre Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 75,955 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 33,035 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 22,778 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 13,449 miles

front and rear wall of tyres starting to perish

Pass 6 Aug 2011 5,327 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 1,268 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 1,096 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 911 miles

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

slight damage to n/s/f road wheel

slight perishing/cracking - rear tyre walls

Pass 12 Aug 2008 911 miles

slight damage to n/s/f road wheel

slight perishing/cracking - rear tyre walls

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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KT55 YCM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol 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 KT55 YCM, 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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KT55 YCM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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