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KY55 ACZ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

154,847 mi
Last recorded154,847 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY55 ACZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2016 154,847 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill area (6.1.B.2)

Fail 1 Jul 2016 154,847 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 150,535 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 150,535 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 140,049 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 140,048 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak

both rear tyres perishing.

oil filler cap missing.

Pass 25 Jun 2013 129,718 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 121,694 miles

airbag fault light on.

Fail 7 Jul 2012 121,694 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

airbag fault light on.

Fail 25 Jun 2011 110,744 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

oil level just below half way

Pass 25 Jun 2011 110,744 miles

oil level just below half way

Pass 4 Mar 2010 96,721 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 66,185 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 66,185 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 ACZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 KY55 ACZ, 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 KY55 ACZ registered?

KY55 ACZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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The MOT history for KY55 ACZ shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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