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KV55 LFW

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

182,063 mi
Last recorded182,063 miles
Recorded on11 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV55 LFW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2021 182,063 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 13 Mar 2021 182,057 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2019 178,107 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 169,057 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 156,888 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 19 Dec 2016 143,282 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 142,923 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 131,530 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both smooth on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Dec 2015 131,530 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking engine bay (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both smooth on edges (4.1.E.1)

sparer tyre u/s

Pass 20 Dec 2014 120,821 miles

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

hdi cover loose

Fail 11 Dec 2014 120,821 miles

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

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

Rear Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

front brake discs heavily worn/ lipped

front exhaust heatshield insecure

hdi cover loose

oil filler cap missing

spare tyre u/s

Pass 16 Dec 2013 110,548 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres perished

exhaust deteriorated

offside rear light cluster damaged

Fail 14 Dec 2013 110,548 miles

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres perished

exhaust deteriorated

offside rear light cluster damaged

Pass 8 Dec 2012 99,765 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 86,063 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 86,063 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 68,898 miles

nearside front tyre worn outer shoulder

rear exhaust mounting bracket weakening by corrosion, but intact at time of test

Pass 23 Sep 2009 55,591 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 43,849 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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KV55 LFW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KV55 LFW, 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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KV55 LFW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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