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AO05 KWP

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

153,339 mi
Last recorded153,339 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 KWP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2015 153,339 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 153,339 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 144,130 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2013 131,163 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Oct 2013 131,163 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Oil leak

rear brake noisey

slight brake bind o/s/r

Pass 26 Sep 2012 117,946 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 102,518 miles

offside handbrake cable outer plastic cover starting to split

offside rear brake pad anti rattle clip not sitting in correctly

Fail 12 Oct 2011 102,518 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre has a cut in the sidewall

offside handbrake cable outer plastic cover starting to split

offside rear brake pad anti rattle clip not sitting in correctly

Pass 19 Oct 2010 88,819 miles

front discs and pads wearing thin

slight cut in nearside front tyre sidewall

Fail 19 Oct 2010 88,819 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front discs and pads wearing thin

offside rear shock absorber lower mounting bolt loose

slight cut in nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 10 Nov 2009 77,853 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s-r tyre outer edge wearing

Fail 10 Nov 2009 77,850 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

n/s-r tyre outer edge wearing

Pass 18 Nov 2008 65,645 miles

o/s/r indicator bulb going white.

side repeaters going white.

Pass 5 Mar 2008 52,382 miles

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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AO05 KWP is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 KWP, 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 AO05 KWP registered?

AO05 KWP is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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