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KU05 EWO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,813 mi
Last recorded140,813 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU05 EWO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 140,813 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front coils are corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded & holed

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear rear suspension slightly corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2018 131,110 miles

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded and holed but not within any prescribed area

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65R15 also worn on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Apr 2018 131,102 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded and holed but not within any prescribed area

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65R15 also worn on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Mar 2017 118,312 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 106,834 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 106,826 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2015 94,243 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 5 May 2015 94,243 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 2 May 2014 81,445 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 66,238 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 55,171 miles

both front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 27 Apr 2011 51,566 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 48,562 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 44,520 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 6,199 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 EWO 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 80%.

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 KU05 EWO, 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 EWO registered?

KU05 EWO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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