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KN05 GWW

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

97,997 mi
Last recorded97,997 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN05 GWW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 97,997 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 97,997 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26" (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26" (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65r1588h (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 85,663 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 85,380 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 79,583 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear brake pipe corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge.185/65r1588h

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear brake pipe corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

both rear brake flexi hose ferrules corroded

Pass 26 May 2017 71,913 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 26 May 2017 71,913 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Apr 2016 65,839 miles

Both front tyres worn inner & outer edges

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult safety belt

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 May 2015 63,000 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust slightly blowing at front box

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.185/65r1588h

Fail 29 May 2015 63,000 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust slightly blowing at front box

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.185/65r1588h

Pass 20 May 2014 59,919 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2013 55,993 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 50,987 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 44,069 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 44,069 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 44,069 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 37,508 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 37,508 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 29,350 miles

both rear indicator bulbs becoming white

Pass 31 Mar 2008 22,207 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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KN05 GWW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KN05 GWW, 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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KN05 GWW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 March 2005.

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