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KU55 YKL

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

147,684 mi
Last recorded147,684 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU55 YKL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2023 147,684 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 144,152 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 140,875 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2021 140,875 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 138,073 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 134,860 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2019 134,819 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 126,351 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 126,188 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre inner sidewall perished

Pass 24 Oct 2017 118,784 miles

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Oct 2017 118,784 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 108,890 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

both rear tyres worn on inner & outer edges

Pass 22 Oct 2015 100,356 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 91,829 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 80,540 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 63,125 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 45,786 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 35,944 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 30,140 miles

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)

Fail 13 Dec 2008 23,069 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S front fog lamp misted. water ingress

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Dec 2008 23,069 miles

O/S front fog lamp misted. water ingress

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 YKL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 YKL, 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 YKL registered?

KU55 YKL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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