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KU55 VBJ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,642 mi
Last recorded116,642 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU55 VBJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2021 116,642 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 21 Jan 2020 114,118 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jan 2020 114,118 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 108,337 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2019 108,337 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 100,190 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 100,190 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 88,407 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 19 Jan 2017 87,858 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 75,157 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

slight cracking on rear tyres

Fail 8 Jan 2016 75,157 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight cracking on rear tyres

Pass 29 Jan 2015 65,008 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 65,008 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 55,233 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 55,233 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 53,559 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 47,259 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 40,959 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 33,913 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

light perrishing to rear tyre's

Pass 7 Aug 2009 27,686 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 21,566 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 VBJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VBJ, 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 VBJ registered?

KU55 VBJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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