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KV05 WFF

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

93,661 mi
Last recorded93,661 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV05 WFF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 93,661 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2025 93,661 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 84,905 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2024 84,905 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 77,558 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2023 77,558 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 69,898 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 69,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 60,760 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 60,760 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 53,952 miles

engine oil leaking.

Pass 21 Oct 2019 51,818 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2019 51,818 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 49,868 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre sidewall starting to crack

Fail 16 Aug 2018 49,868 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre sidewall starting to crack

Pass 20 Jul 2017 48,941 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight oil leak

Fail 20 Jul 2017 48,941 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear wiper split

slight oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2016 47,428 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 47,428 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 44,289 miles

Nearside front tyre cracking

Offside front tyre cracking

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 41,133 miles

Front brake pads look 1/2 to 2/3rds worn

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 37,981 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 33,129 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 29,835 miles

nearside rear tyre perished side wall

Fail 19 Jul 2011 29,835 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perished side wall

Pass 1 Apr 2010 25,739 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear tyre sidewalls starting to deteriorate

Pass 25 Mar 2009 23,066 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 19,639 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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KV05 WFF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 KV05 WFF, 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 KV05 WFF registered?

KV05 WFF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 5 April 2005.

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