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KY55 AOS

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

175,110 mi
Last recorded175,110 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY55 AOS
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 175,110 miles

Both sides sills repairs covered in sealant

Fail 27 Jun 2026 175,107 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 Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both sides sills repairs covered in sealant

Pass 24 Jun 2025 174,337 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring cracked (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded and covered in underseal (7.1.1 (a) (i))

repairs covered in underseal

Fail 21 Jun 2025 174,332 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS sensor locating hole damaged (1.6 (e))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring cracked (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded and covered in underseal (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 173,120 miles

both sills welding repairs covered in underseal

Fail 29 Jun 2024 173,117 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure ball joint bolts loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure ball joint bolts loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

both sills welding repairs covered in underseal

Pass 8 Jul 2023 172,178 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2023 172,178 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 170,820 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2022 170,801 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 169,551 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2021 169,549 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2020 168,384 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 165,591 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 156,989 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 148,671 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 138,932 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Nearside parking brake cable slighty deteriated

Rear exhaust box deteriated

Fail 11 Apr 2016 138,896 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s & n/s (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Nearside parking brake cable slighty deteriated

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear exhaust box deteriated

Pass 13 Apr 2015 126,473 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 115,326 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 115,326 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 10,400 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 10,400 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 93,110 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 78,983 miles

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

n/s front inner cv boot split

Pass 14 Apr 2011 78,983 miles

n/s front inner cv boot split

Fail 15 Apr 2010 65,159 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 65,159 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 47,346 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 47,346 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 35,750 miles

unable to fully inspect front brake pads

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 AOS is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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

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