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KA05 WFU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,978 mi
Last recorded130,978 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA05 WFU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2023 130,978 miles

Engine oil leaks.

Fail 24 Feb 2023 130,865 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill as marked. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Engine oil leaks.

Pass 17 Feb 2022 126,565 miles

Offside Front Outer outer sill slight corrosion.

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 121,835 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 117,841 miles

Engine oil leaks.

Front brake discs worn.

Front tyres worn.

Fail 18 Feb 2020 117,719 miles

Emissions not tested Excessive visual smoke. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Engine oil leaks.

Front brake discs worn.

Front tyres worn.

Pass 13 Feb 2019 112,337 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2019 112,337 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 106,157 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 106,122 miles

Nearside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill badly corroded within 30cm of seat mounts. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill badly corroded within 30cm of seat mounts. (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 98,926 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 87,225 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 75,030 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 64,151 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 59,358 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil low

Fail 18 Jul 2013 59,298 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil low

Fail 12 Jul 2012 51,140 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

left hand front headlamp poor beam pattern

rear exhaust silencer is held up with temp repair

slight rear brake application imbalance

Pass 12 Jul 2012 51,140 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

left hand front headlamp poor beam pattern

rear exhaust silencer is held up with temp repair

slight rear brake application imbalance

Pass 13 Jul 2011 41,459 miles

rear exhaust box band broken & corroded

rear indicators faded

Pass 14 Jul 2010 34,140 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 34,140 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 27,777 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 21,137 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 21,134 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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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KA05 WFU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 KA05 WFU, 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 KA05 WFU registered?

KA05 WFU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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