MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,166 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective fuel filler neck insecure and damaged not allowing fuel cap to secure (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp likely to become detached light unit insecure (4.2.1 (c) (ii))
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CHANGE SOON (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
offside front spot lamp not working
BOTH front tyres wearing on inner edge
Offside Front fog lamp inop
slight damage to offside front and nearside rear tyres [outer wall]
BOTH front tyres wearing on inner edge
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front fog lamp inop
slight damage to offside front and nearside rear tyres [outer wall]
Spare tyre defective ()
Exhaust system not adequately supported rear silencer strap (7.1.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Spare tyre defective ()
Brake pad(s) wearing thin front (3.5.1g)
nearside front tyre cut on outer wall and offside front tyre worn on inner edge
rear silencer support broken
Brake pad(s) wearing thin front (3.5.1g)
Front position lamp(s) not working offside (1.1.A.3b)
Headlamp not working on dipped beam nearside (1.7.5a)
Side repeater incorrect colour nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside (8.2.2)
nearside front tyre cut on outer wall and offside front tyre worn on inner edge
rear silencer support broken
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
oil leak
rear silencer strap broken
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
oil leak
rear silencer strap broken
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EF05 KWS is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 EF05 KWS, 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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EF05 KWS is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 June 2005.
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