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AO05 KWM

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

136,497 mi
Last recorded136,497 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 KWM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2020 136,497 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside has play......... ()

Fail 14 Jan 2020 136,497 miles

Emissions not tested due to holed exhaust ( 1560 TD .........) (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2 x blades split / smearing.... (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour faded amber bulb.... (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour faded bulb.... (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement calliper handbrake lever.... (1.1.15 (e))

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour faded bulb.... (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer very deteriorated and holed........... (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside has play......... ()

Pass 14 Jan 2019 130,978 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

play to n/s inner tie end

Fail 10 Jan 2019 130,932 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

both rear tyres wearing low

play to n/s inner tie end

Pass 10 Jan 2018 124,575 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2017 117,628 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2017 117,628 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 110,567 miles

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

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

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

wipers starting to split

Fail 27 Jan 2016 110,567 miles

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

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

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

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

wipers starting to split

Pass 11 Feb 2015 103,660 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 103,660 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 93,068 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 93,068 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 81,027 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2012 70,630 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 89,378 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 89,378 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 57,025 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 46,461 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 34,529 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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AO05 KWM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel 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 AO05 KWM, 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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AO05 KWM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 March 2005.

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