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KR05 HWE

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

108,894 mi
Last recorded108,894 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR05 HWE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2018 108,894 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 108,866 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2017 105,497 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 99,803 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

both rear tyres cracked and perished

Fail 6 May 2016 99,799 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Upper 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

both rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 9 May 2015 89,669 miles

exhaust system slightly corroded

front anti roll bar drop link gators spliting

slight corrosion underside of car in places

slight play in front anti roll bar drop links

tyres perished

Pass 20 May 2014 80,189 miles

185/65r15

exhaust system slightly corroded

front tyres badly worn on edges (under inflated)

front tyres close to legal limit

oil leak

slight corrosion underside of car in places

Pass 24 May 2013 71,897 miles

exhaust system corroded

oil leak

rear brake ferrals corroded

slight misting of oil around steering rack

Pass 8 Jun 2012 64,731 miles

corrosion underside of car in places

front brake discs worn/scored

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 10 Jun 2011 56,622 miles

offside and nearside rear brake pipe ferrals slightly corroded

rear exhaust box clamp corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2011 56,622 miles

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

offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

offside and nearside rear brake pipe ferrals slightly corroded

offside rear tyre side wall poor condition

rear exhaust box clamp corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2010 48,451 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres perished but not to the cords

exhaust system slightly corroded

front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 5 Jun 2009 40,811 miles

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

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

all tyres slightly perrished

nearside front tyre cut but but not showing cords

Fail 5 Jun 2009 40,811 miles

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

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

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

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

all tyres slightly perrished

nearside front tyre cut but but not showing cords

Pass 10 Jun 2008 32,773 miles

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

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

both rear tyre walls cracking

nearside front tyre outer wall cut but not showing cords

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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KR05 HWE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 KR05 HWE, 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 KR05 HWE registered?

KR05 HWE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 June 2005.

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