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HW05 KWO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,400 mi
Last recorded116,400 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW05 KWO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2019 116,400 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Sep 2019 116,342 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Aug 2018 110,269 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 105,460 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Sep 2016 99,214 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 94,527 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 94,527 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 88,263 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 81,867 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres inner edges have low tread (possible tracking fault)

Fail 15 Jul 2013 81,867 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres inner edges have low tread (possible tracking fault)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 73,118 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 73,118 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 63,032 miles

front discs very poor condition

front tyres have uneven wear possible tracking fault

hanbrake loose on operation

osf shock is slightly damp

osr tyre low on tread and very poor condition

Fail 15 Jul 2011 63,032 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front discs very poor condition

front tyres have uneven wear possible tracking fault

hanbrake loose on operation

osf shock is slightly damp

osr tyre low on tread and very poor condition

Pass 17 Jul 2010 50,969 miles

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

front brake discs lipped

unable to fully inspect the front pads possibley low

Fail 17 Jul 2010 50,969 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front brake discs lipped

unable to fully inspect the front pads possibley low

Pass 28 Mar 2009 40,023 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 28,516 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front washers poor

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 KWO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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