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HW05 KGP

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

78,411 mi
Last recorded78,411 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW05 KGP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2016 78,411 miles

both rear starting to perish

both rear tyres wearing on edges

eml light on

Fail 28 Jun 2016 78,411 miles

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

both rear starting to perish

both rear tyres wearing on edges

eml light on

Pass 7 May 2015 74,174 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 May 2015 74,141 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 64,277 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre bald on outer edge

nearside rear tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 4 Feb 2013 56,790 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 56,789 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 46,755 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 17 Jan 2012 46,754 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 38,699 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 36,072 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 32,313 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 24,770 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 KGP is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KGP, 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 KGP registered?

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

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The MOT history for HW05 KGP shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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