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KU05 EWG

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

157,745 mi
Last recorded157,745 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU05 EWG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2016 157,745 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 157,741 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to back (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 106,254 miles

Both O/S N/S front tyres wearing outer edges

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 98,397 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2014 98,399 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 97,563 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 81,511 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 67,214 miles

undertray insecure

Fail 7 Mar 2011 67,214 miles

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

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

undertray insecure

Pass 15 Mar 2010 57,029 miles

one bulb out on centre brake light

Fail 15 Mar 2010 57,026 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

one bulb out on centre brake light

Pass 24 Mar 2009 45,671 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 32,040 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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KU05 EWG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KU05 EWG, 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 KU05 EWG registered?

KU05 EWG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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The MOT history for KU05 EWG shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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