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KU55 BKD

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

247,086 mi
Last recorded247,086 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU55 BKD
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 247,086 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Outer sills badly repaired/undersealed

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer sill badly repaired/undersealed

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 237,876 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Car underbody has had lots of repair work and heavily under sealed.Making corrosion assessment hard

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

Spare tyre defective Flat ()

Fail 12 Dec 2024 237,876 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Car underbody has had lots of repair work and heavily under sealed.Making corrosion assessment hard

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

Spare tyre defective Flat ()

Pass 20 Dec 2023 230,901 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 7 Dec 2023 230,796 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 220,756 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 8 Dec 2022 220,664 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 209,710 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 195,420 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 183,553 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 165,120 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 146,924 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 131,219 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 115,817 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 115,661 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 96,213 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 89,707 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 81,957 miles

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

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 20 Dec 2011 70,996 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

chuffing injector

front no plate poor (corner)

Fail 20 Dec 2011 70,996 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

chuffing injector

front no plate poor (corner)

Pass 31 Dec 2010 58,652 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2010 58,652 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Dec 2009 48,729 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 48,726 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 39,571 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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KU55 BKD is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 KU55 BKD, 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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KU55 BKD is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 September 2005.

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