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MK55 XKM

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

81,081 mi
Last recorded81,081 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK55 XKM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 81,081 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

e/m light on

Fail 11 Dec 2024 81,080 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

e/m light on

Pass 21 Dec 2023 78,729 miles

EML Light on

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2023 78,729 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (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))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

EML Light on

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 74,810 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drivers window inop.

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 73,942 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking / perishing dated 2012. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 73,056 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 73,056 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 72,119 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 20 Dec 2018 70,730 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 69,466 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 67,944 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Dec 2015 66,569 miles

oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2014 64,580 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Dec 2013 61,526 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

nearside wiper rubber splitting

rear exhaust mounting strap corroded away & broken off

Pass 17 Dec 2012 58,343 miles

both rear tyre getting worn on outer edges

rear exhaust mounting strap corroded away & broken off

Pass 29 Dec 2011 54,592 miles

both front tyres perished & have deep cracking in the treads

Pass 2 Dec 2010 49,532 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 43,584 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 38,340 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 35,097 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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MK55 XKM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MK55 XKM, 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 MK55 XKM registered?

MK55 XKM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 6 October 2005.

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