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EF05 KWP

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,327 mi
Last recorded110,327 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 KWP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2016 110,327 miles

offside rear tyre slightly perished

nearside mirror damaged

hole corroded in nearside front of sill but not within a prescribed area

Fail 1 Jun 2016 110,324 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cuts in tread (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

hole corroded in nearside front of sill but not within a prescribed area

nearside mirror damaged

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 19 May 2015 101,000 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres slightly worn on edges

Fail 19 May 2015 101,000 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres slightly worn on edges

Pass 14 May 2014 93,231 miles

nearside front outer sill corroded

Pass 14 May 2013 86,841 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 81,093 miles

oil leak

rear exhaust strap broken

Fail 18 May 2011 74,295 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2011 74,295 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 72,722 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear seatbelt not checked-childseat fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2010 62,361 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 53,097 miles

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

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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EF05 KWP is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EF05 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 EF05 KWP registered?

EF05 KWP is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 13 June 2005.

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