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KY55 ANV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

125,932 mi
Last recorded125,932 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY55 ANV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2018 125,932 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 122,359 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Mar 2017 122,357 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Feb 2016 119,218 miles

exhaust braket broken

Fail 23 Feb 2016 119,212 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

exhaust braket broken

Pass 6 Mar 2015 116,575 miles

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

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Spare tyre defective

exhaust catalyst heatshield loose

Fail 3 Mar 2015 116,575 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Spare tyre defective

exhaust catalyst heatshield loose

Pass 4 Feb 2014 104,851 miles

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

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

exhaust backbox bracket snapped

o/s/f tyre worn very heavily on inner and outer edges, immediate replacement advised

Fail 27 Jan 2014 104,851 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

exhaust backbox bracket snapped

o/s/f tyre worn very heavily on inner and outer edges, immediate replacement advised

Pass 18 Jan 2013 82,602 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2011 72,157 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front 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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 27 Oct 2011 72,157 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 23 Oct 2010 59,641 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 47,846 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 47,846 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Nov 2008 36,052 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 ANV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ANV, 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 ANV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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