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KW55 YDE

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

72,115 mi
Last recorded72,115 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW55 YDE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2015 72,115 miles

2x rear tyres cracking on sidewalls but not deep enough to see or reach cords

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2014 63,988 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Fail 25 Feb 2013 54,337 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside front wheel slightly stiff to turn by hand

Pass 25 Feb 2013 54,337 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside front wheel slightly stiff to turn by hand

Pass 17 Feb 2012 47,721 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to nearside rear of vehicle

Pass 19 Feb 2011 36,331 miles

emissions erratic

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 19 Feb 2011 36,331 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

emissions erratic

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 1 Mar 2010 26,149 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Mar 2009 16,731 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 YDE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 KW55 YDE, 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 YDE registered?

KW55 YDE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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