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KY55 ABO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

155,586 mi
Last recorded155,586 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY55 ABO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 155,586 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 141,630 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 12,199 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 12,186 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 108,511 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 104,520 miles

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2015 104,520 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2014 88,495 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 84,495 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 84,495 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 77,113 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 70,212 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2011 70,212 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 25 May 2011 66,650 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s front tyre outer edge wearing thin

rear silencer box starting to corrode but not blowing

Pass 25 May 2011 66,650 miles

n/s front tyre outer edge wearing thin

rear silencer box starting to corrode but not blowing

Pass 9 Jun 2010 60,802 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 53,963 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 43,551 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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KY55 ABO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KY55 ABO, 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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KY55 ABO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 September 2005.

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