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KY55 AEM

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,335 mi
Last recorded82,335 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 3 Feb 2025 82,335 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to offside front pipe burst (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded going into flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture steel brake pipe going into flexy (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

oil filler cap missing

Pass 6 Feb 2024 78,833 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2024 78,784 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 75,636 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box next to flange (6.1.2 (a))

oil cap missing

Fail 20 Jan 2023 75,531 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge worn,perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box next to flange (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

oil cap missing

Pass 27 Jan 2022 71,336 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2022 71,311 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill exessively coroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill exessively coroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 68,213 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 68,171 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 72,869 miles

both rear tyres perished and cracking

Fail 15 Jul 2019 62,851 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

both rear tyres perished and cracking

Pass 18 Jul 2018 58,593 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES PERISHED AND CRACKING

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES

Pass 25 Jul 2017 55,139 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight edge wear

nearside rear and offside rear child seats fited not allowing full inspection of seatbelts

Fail 18 Jul 2017 54,595 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively also blade split (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre slight edge wear

nearside rear and offside rear child seats fited not allowing full inspection of seatbelts

Pass 22 Jul 2016 50,688 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 49,575 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 49,575 miles

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

Nearside Rear exhaust back box and clamp rusted and weak

Offside Front tyre worn on both edges

Pass 25 Sep 2014 48,590 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 47,184 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 45,605 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 43,144 miles

ADVISE NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WALL SLIGHT CRACKING

Pass 2 Sep 2010 39,564 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Exhaust bracket broken

Pass 8 Sep 2009 34,819 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 19 Sep 2008 28,745 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 AEM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AEM, 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 AEM registered?

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

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