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KN05 JWU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

156,795 mi
Last recorded156,795 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN05 JWU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 156,795 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2017 156,745 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe into backbox holed (7.1.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 143,713 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2016 143,713 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 133,577 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 123,874 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 123,874 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 113,075 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 96,034 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 76,811 miles

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

front tyres edges scrubbed and 3mm depth

rear exhaust support weak

Fail 22 Mar 2011 76,696 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front tyres edges scrubbed and 3mm depth

rear exhaust support weak

Pass 18 Mar 2010 58,149 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2010 58,149 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 45,692 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 45,692 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 35,339 miles

Offside 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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KN05 JWU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KN05 JWU, 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 KN05 JWU registered?

KN05 JWU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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