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KR05 HWG

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2023
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

160,885 mi
Last recorded160,885 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR05 HWG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2022 160,885 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both offside and nearside front edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jan 2022 160,882 miles

Headlamp insecure both offside and nearside front (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both offside and nearside outer sills nearside inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both offside and nearside front edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 156,404 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear reversing lights not working

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 156,369 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner/front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner/rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded out of flexy brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear reversing lights not working

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 149,557 miles

all 4 tyres 2mm tread

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroded

play in both inner rack joints

play o/s/f track rod end

Fail 30 May 2019 149,557 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

all 4 tyres 2mm tread

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroded

play in both inner rack joints

play o/s/f track rod end

Pass 6 Jun 2018 142,674 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 142,674 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 31 May 2017 132,649 miles

front wiper blades poor

play in both front inner rack joints

Fail 31 May 2017 132,649 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front wiper blades poor

play in both front inner rack joints

Pass 2 Jun 2016 119,937 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2016 119,933 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside 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)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 May 2015 107,245 miles

Child seat fitted to N/S/R. Unable to test adult belt

Horn sounds poor

N/S/F tyre worn to limit on inner edge

O/S head lamp poorly secured

Rear exhaust box strap / braket missing

Spare tyre has ply cords exposed

Uneven wear to O/S/F tyre

Fail 29 May 2015 107,245 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted to N/S/R. Unable to test adult belt

Horn sounds poor

N/S/F tyre worn to limit on inner edge

O/S head lamp poorly secured

Rear exhaust box strap / braket missing

Spare tyre has ply cords exposed

Uneven wear to O/S/F tyre

Pass 28 May 2014 94,141 miles
Fail 24 May 2014 94,126 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

NSR child seat fitted

Pass 9 May 2013 84,630 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 84,630 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 74,588 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

rear exhaust strap corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2011 65,859 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2011 65,859 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 53,586 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 43,752 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 30,597 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 30,597 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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KR05 HWG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 KR05 HWG, 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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KR05 HWG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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