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KU55 KBY

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

112,958 mi
Last recorded112,958 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2018 112,958 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 112,958 miles

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2017 100,924 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 89,336 miles

Heat Shield loose on Exhaust

N/S/Sill rusty but not holed

Fail 27 Jul 2016 89,336 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Heat Shield loose on Exhaust

N/S/Sill rusty but not holed

Pass 30 Jul 2015 83,117 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 83,117 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 76,147 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 Jul 2014 76,146 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 69,395 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 62,521 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 54,513 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 47,110 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 38,975 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 29,735 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 29,735 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 KBY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KU55 KBY, 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 KU55 KBY registered?

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

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