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LS55 KME

2005 Citroen Xsara

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

151,595 mi
Last recorded151,595 miles
Recorded on12 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS55 KME
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 May 2020 151,595 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive to rear outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 144,061 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 144,056 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 142,187 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 139,294 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2017 139,294 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 136,053 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 135,291 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 132,868 miles

Nearside coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Offside coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 129,360 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 124,472 miles

front brake discs corroding

Fail 8 Jan 2013 124,472 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs corroding

Pass 8 Feb 2012 119,790 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 17 Feb 2009 31,107 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 31,107 miles

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

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

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

engine misfires

wrong spare wheeel

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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LS55 KME is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LS55 KME, 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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LS55 KME is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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