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BW05 KSX

2005 Citroen Xsara

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

73,959 mi
Last recorded73,959 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW05 KSX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2018 73,959 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 73,956 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 68,301 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jul 2017 68,301 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 60,329 miles

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

n/s outer sill corroded

service light on

windscreen damaged

Fail 18 Jul 2016 60,084 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

n/s outer sill corroded

service light on

Pass 25 Jul 2015 53,899 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

both rear tyres worn low and perrished 185/65/15 dated 2007

exhaust back box corroded

outer sills corroded

service light on

Pass 28 Jul 2014 48,760 miles

front brakes in poor condition

rear tyres perished 185-65-15 (DATED 2007)

Fail 25 Jul 2014 48,730 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

front brakes in poor condition

front n/s tyre nail in tread

rear tyres perished 185-65-15 (DATED 2007)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 43,100 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres worn on edges 185-65-15

rear tyres perished 185-65-15

Pass 23 Jun 2012 38,408 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Jun 2011 34,035 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 30,530 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 30,391 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front tyres worn low 185-65-15

Pass 8 Oct 2009 25,161 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 19,952 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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BW05 KSX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BW05 KSX, 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 BW05 KSX registered?

BW05 KSX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 August 2005.

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