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KY55 AJX

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,722 mi
Last recorded63,722 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 63,722 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Apr 2026 63,683 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 May 2025 59,481 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 8 May 2024 54,897 miles

oil filter cap missing

exhaust heat shield loose

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 May 2024 54,889 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust heat shield loose

oil filter cap missing

Pass 24 May 2023 50,563 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear and nearside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear axle corroded

Fail 23 May 2023 50,563 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear and nearside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear axle corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2021 50,563 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

corrosion to rear axle

under-tray fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 31 May 2019 49,114 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 May 2019 49,114 miles

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 48,633 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 48,281 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 48,232 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 47,283 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 46,764 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 44,985 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 43,741 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 41,996 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 40,226 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 36,021 miles

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

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 AJX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AJX, 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 AJX registered?

KY55 AJX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 10 September 2005.

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