CarVerify

Free Car Check

KV05 WKW

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

115,138 mi
Last recorded115,138 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV05 WKW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 115,138 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 115,136 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 96,680 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 96,680 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 96,598 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door sill holed and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front tyre is wearing low on the inner edge

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre edge ()

Pass 27 Mar 2018 90,706 miles

Front number plate is cracked and slightly damaged

Offside front outer door sill is corroding

Fail 27 Mar 2018 90,706 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front number plate is cracked and slightly damaged

Offside front outer door sill is corroding

Pass 13 Apr 2017 86,183 miles

Front number plate is cracked

Fail 13 Apr 2017 86,183 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front number plate is cracked

Nearside wiper blade splitting on the ends

Offside rear tyre is bald on the outer edge and close to the 2mm wear bars

Pass 8 Apr 2016 81,021 miles

Front brake pads wearing low

Nearside rear tyre is bald on the outer edge and on the 2mm wear bars

Pass 7 Apr 2015 69,297 miles

Front number plate is cracked

Front under tray is damaged and insecure

Nearside front tyre is bald on the in ner edge and very low on the outer edge

Nearside front tyre is on the 2mm wear bars

Offside front tyre is bald on the inner edge and worn low on the outer edge

Rear exhaust silencer support strap has corroded away and insecure

Fail 7 Apr 2015 69,297 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front number plate is cracked

Front under tray is damaged and insecure

Nearside front tyre is bald on the in ner edge and very low on the outer edge

Nearside front tyre is on the 2mm wear bars

Offside front tyre is bald on the inner edge and worn low on the outer edge

Rear exhaust silencer support strap has corroded away and insecure

Pass 15 Apr 2014 58,964 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 58,964 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 49,339 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 49,339 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside front tyre is bald on the outer edge

Offside front tyre is low on the inner and outer edges

Pass 10 Apr 2012 42,721 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Apr 2012 42,721 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Apr 2011 38,339 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 35,073 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 28,646 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 23,460 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
Full Citroen Xsara reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

KV05 WKW 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 59.1%.

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 WKW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KV05 WKW?

You can check the full history of KV05 WKW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KV05 WKW registered?

KV05 WKW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 11 April 2005.

Is KV05 WKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV05 WKW shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KV05 WKW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on KV05 WKW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.