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BW05 KTO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

115,173 mi
Last recorded115,173 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW05 KTO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2021 115,173 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 106,431 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn.

Pass 24 Aug 2018 96,670 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 96,618 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 93,564 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Aug 2016 90,069 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2016 89,992 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 86,028 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 80,655 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 75,630 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 69,621 miles

front brake pads visually low

exhaust rear box strap corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2011 61,349 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 54,149 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 44,290 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 34,897 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 KTO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BW05 KTO, 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 KTO registered?

BW05 KTO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 August 2005.

Is BW05 KTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW05 KTO shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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