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KY55 AEE

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

146,655 mi
Last recorded146,655 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2021 146,655 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 3 Dec 2021 146,655 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 142,681 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 131,799 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 131,774 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 25 May 2018 118,499 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Jun 2017 111,763 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres scrubbed bald on inner shoulders and close to limit on width of tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and scrubbed away on outer shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear seatbelt receiver case broken but not affecting operation

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

all metal brake pipes grease coated when presented

front brake pads not fully visible to assess but inner pads appear very well worn down

Pass 25 Jul 2016 106,390 miles

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

Front tyres worn on edges

oil cap missing

Fail 25 Jul 2016 106,390 miles

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

Front tyres worn on edges

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil cap missing

Pass 26 Jun 2015 86,705 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 86,704 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2014 65,946 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2014 65,946 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 54,591 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Jun 2012 41,400 miles

both rear tyres heavily perished

offside front tyre heavily perished

Pass 8 Jun 2011 33,938 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 31,608 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 27,971 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 24,395 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 AEE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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