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LY55 KXP

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

115,748 mi
Last recorded115,748 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY55 KXP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2024 115,748 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 2 Feb 2024 115,748 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 113,237 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn Close to excessive. (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 110,600 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 110,600 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 108,876 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Slight damage offside rear outer sill.

Pass 18 Jan 2020 105,468 miles

Central Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 99,425 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in outer tread section (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2019 99,274 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in outer tread section (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 89,581 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex flange joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush movement on braking (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre sidewall damaged

power steering ram on rack damp oil

Pass 18 Jan 2017 81,402 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 81,402 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 72,885 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit REST OF TYRE GOOD. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 65,558 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

brake fluid pot secured with cable tie

Fail 15 Jan 2015 65,558 miles

Centre Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

brake fluid pot secured with cable tie

Pass 28 Jan 2014 58,724 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 52,733 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2013 52,733 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 46,571 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall deteriorated

offside front and rear tyres scuffed on outer sidewall

Pass 3 Feb 2011 38,600 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Feb 2011 38,600 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Jan 2010 28,632 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 17,919 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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LY55 KXP is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2005 Citroen Xsara models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 71,718 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 LY55 KXP, 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 LY55 KXP registered?

LY55 KXP is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 December 2005.

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