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KR55 CWG

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

74,485 mi
Last recorded74,485 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR55 CWG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2019 74,485 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of components.

both outer sills covered heavily with undersealant.

Fail 31 Dec 2019 74,484 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of components.

both outer sills covered heavily with undersealant.

Pass 4 Jan 2019 70,222 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jan 2019 70,222 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 67,165 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 55,359 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside/offside 3mm wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

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

engine cover/under-trays fitted

test carried out in wet conditions

Fail 8 Dec 2016 54,758 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear nearside/offside (1.1.C.1f)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside/offside 3mm wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

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

engine cover/under-trays fitted

test carried out in wet conditions

Pass 18 Nov 2015 45,827 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 18 Nov 2015 45,826 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour nearside / offside (1.4.A.2f)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both age cracked (4.1.E.1)

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2014 38,033 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Dec 2014 38,033 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Nov 2013 30,061 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight wear/corrosion front brake discs

Fail 18 Nov 2013 30,061 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight wear/corrosion front brake discs

Pass 4 Dec 2012 28,034 miles

both front tyres sidewalls perished

front brake imbalance high 22% limit is 25%

Pass 8 Dec 2011 25,791 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 22,449 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 22,449 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 20,565 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 17,618 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE WEARING ON EDGES.

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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KR55 CWG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 KR55 CWG, 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 KR55 CWG registered?

KR55 CWG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 17 December 2005.

Is KR55 CWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR55 CWG shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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