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KY55 ALU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

106,586 mi
Last recorded106,586 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 106,586 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Jul 2017 106,566 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 100,075 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 99,962 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded front sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded front sill (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 93,560 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 86,723 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 78,910 miles

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2012 67,449 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

rear exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2011 59,349 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 50,411 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 41,966 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 41,966 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 34,962 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 ALU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ALU, 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 ALU registered?

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

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The MOT history for KY55 ALU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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