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HW05 KFX

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

142,789 mi
Last recorded142,789 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW05 KFX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2022 142,789 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged runflat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 141,423 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wheel trims fitted at time of test

Fail 26 Oct 2021 141,421 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wheel trims fitted at time of test

Pass 16 Oct 2020 140,017 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 137,945 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2019 137,945 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

brake pedal spongy

Pass 12 Oct 2018 133,542 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside, worn heavily down to second canvas (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside rear tyre cracked and perished

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 128,698 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside front (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 17 Oct 2017 128,698 miles

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

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside front (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 126,576 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2016 126,576 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 120,758 miles

nearside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit (2.4mm)

nearside wiper blade splitting

offside rear brake pipe ferrule corroded

offside rear torsion bar corroded

offside wiper blade splitting

rear anti roll bar corroded

spare wheel corroded

tow bar assembly/mountings corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2016 120,754 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

nearside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit (2.4mm)

nearside wiper blade splitting

offside rear brake pipe ferrule corroded

offside rear torsion bar corroded

offside wiper blade splitting

rear anti roll bar corroded

spare wheel corroded

tow bar assembly/mountings corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2015 110,883 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken but supported ok

Pass 24 Mar 2014 101,806 miles

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

n/s front brake as slight binding

Pass 20 Mar 2013 88,822 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 77,827 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 77,827 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 68,178 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 68,178 miles

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

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

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

o/s rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 25 Mar 2010 57,725 miles

front & rear number plates tobe replaced ASAP & strongly recemended

Pass 20 Mar 2009 45,801 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 34,332 miles

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

damage to n/s rear tyre .tyre soft under inflated

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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HW05 KFX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 HW05 KFX, 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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HW05 KFX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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