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LS55 KOB

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

106,521 mi
Last recorded106,521 miles
Recorded on6 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS55 KOB
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 May 2021 106,521 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 May 2021 106,521 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 98,758 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEEDS EARLY ATTENTION. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEEDS EARLY ATTENTION. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 98,745 miles

Nearside Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEEDS EARLY ATTENTION. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEEDS EARLY ATTENTION. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 93,259 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2018 93,259 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 85,476 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 77,623 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Fail 16 Jun 2016 77,620 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

coolant level low

Pass 29 Jun 2015 68,652 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 29 Jun 2015 68,652 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Jul 2014 58,781 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 51,645 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 51,645 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 47,162 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 42,477 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 37,931 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Oct 2009 35,154 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 28,724 miles

ADVISE, O/S/F TYRE WEARING ON EDGES.

Fail 15 Oct 2008 28,724 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

ADVISE, O/S/F TYRE WEARING ON EDGES.

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 KOB is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KOB, 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 KOB is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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