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KW55 YBK

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,330 mi
Last recorded89,330 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW55 YBK
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2016 89,330 miles

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

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

child seat fitted offside rear

nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 21 Oct 2016 89,326 miles

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

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

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

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

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

child seat fitted offside rear

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Oct 2015 84,072 miles

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

child seat fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2014 79,753 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Oct 2014 79,753 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Oct 2013 76,127 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 76,127 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 71,004 miles

Wipers poor and smeary

nsf tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 11 Oct 2012 71,000 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nsf tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 6 Jan 2012 69,624 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 69,624 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 56,468 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jan 2010 42,757 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust mounting bracket corroded through but still supporting silencer

Fail 4 Jan 2010 42,757 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear exhaust mounting bracket corroded through but still supporting silencer

Pass 8 Jan 2009 31,066 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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KW55 YBK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KW55 YBK, 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 KW55 YBK registered?

KW55 YBK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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