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HW05 KGE

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

90,411 mi
Last recorded90,411 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW05 KGE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 90,411 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2025 89,051 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 87,137 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Aug 2024 87,137 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 84,896 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 83,057 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 81,132 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 79,340 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 79,340 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 77,580 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 77,580 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 74,162 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 70,723 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 67,255 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 63,063 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 56,992 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 50,937 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 43,991 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 43,974 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 43,974 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 41,041 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 31,112 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Spare tyre defective

Fail 22 Mar 2011 31,110 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Spare tyre defective

Pass 11 Mar 2010 21,298 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 14,343 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 11,154 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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HW05 KGE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 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 HW05 KGE, 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 HW05 KGE registered?

HW05 KGE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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