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KY55 AHX

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

172,287 mi
Last recorded172,287 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2019 172,287 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle corrosion various

Fail 1 Nov 2019 172,269 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear pipes at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle corrosion various

Pass 29 Oct 2018 167,019 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Outer sills badly corroded/holed at front

Pass 4 Nov 2017 156,344 miles

Both outer sills corroding

Pass 8 Nov 2016 147,166 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2016 147,156 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 136,337 miles

os main brake pipe corroding at rear

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn outer edge

nsf link arm slight play

Fail 26 Oct 2015 136,239 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn outer edge

nsf link arm slight play

os main brake pipe corroding at rear

Pass 12 Nov 2014 124,889 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 124,883 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 106,518 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 9 Oct 2013 106,511 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 88,077 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 75,344 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 62,524 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 59,777 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 49,117 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 36,369 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 AHX 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 AHX, 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 AHX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 17 September 2005.

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