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KR55 CWJ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

54,096 mi
Last recorded54,096 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 54,096 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 53,104 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 52,150 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 51,301 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 50,322 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 50,319 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 49,050 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 47,599 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 44,966 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 42,140 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 42,128 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 40,574 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 40,564 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 37,674 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 34,975 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 31,911 miles

N/S/R Tyre Perished

Fail 13 Dec 2013 31,903 miles

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

N/S/R Tyre Perished

Pass 12 Dec 2012 28,619 miles

rear exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2011 24,672 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 21,476 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 17,578 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 13,346 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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KR55 CWJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KR55 CWJ, 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 CWJ registered?

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

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