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KY55 AEB

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

162,172 mi
Last recorded162,172 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 162,172 miles

n/s outer sill weak

Pass 19 Aug 2025 161,425 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Washer jet blocked

Fail 15 Aug 2025 161,425 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Washer jet blocked

Pass 16 Aug 2024 161,103 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside washer jet not working

Pass 21 Jul 2023 160,560 miles

REAR AXLE SLIGHTY CORRODED

Fail 21 Jul 2023 160,551 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt TRACK ROD END DUST COVER INSECURE AND RUSTY (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

REAR AXLE SLIGHTY CORRODED

Pass 6 Jul 2022 156,840 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

temp repair to rear exhaust mount

Pass 5 Mar 2021 150,125 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 145,575 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 135,608 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 124,720 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 115,381 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 105,140 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 95,623 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Apr 2014 87,119 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 78,338 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 69,652 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 60,400 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 51,130 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 39,075 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 30,503 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 AEB is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 AEB, 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 AEB registered?

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

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