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KY55 XYN

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

84,584 mi
Last recorded84,584 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY55 XYN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2020 84,584 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Jul 2020 84,584 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 82,379 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Aug 2019 82,363 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Aug 2018 79,178 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 79,172 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2017 74,539 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 74,539 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 68,828 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 68,812 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 62,683 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 55,644 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 50,454 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 45,231 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 39,872 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 27,602 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 15,050 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 9,633 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 XYN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol 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 XYN, 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 XYN registered?

KY55 XYN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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