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KD05 HWO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

153,376 mi
Last recorded153,376 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD05 HWO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 153,376 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 153,376 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2017 148,608 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre found low on pressure prior to test

Fail 21 Sep 2017 148,608 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven 60% (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre found low on pressure prior to test

Pass 30 Aug 2016 132,090 miles

Nearside Front Inner tyre slightly worn

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Inner tyre heavily worn

Rear boot release switch loose

Rear brake hose retaining brackets are corroded.

Fail 30 Aug 2016 132,090 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Inner tyre slightly worn

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Inner tyre heavily worn

Rear boot release switch loose

Rear brake hose retaining brackets are corroded.

Pass 8 May 2015 108,021 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)

front brake pads (inner) look worn,advise a check with wheels off.

Pass 19 Mar 2014 88,469 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 73,977 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2013 73,585 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 58,936 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 58,936 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 48,991 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 38,534 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 27,506 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 24,500 miles

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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KD05 HWO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 KD05 HWO, 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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KD05 HWO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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