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KV05 WKZ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

156,485 mi
Last recorded156,485 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV05 WKZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 156,485 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 156,331 miles

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

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 147,791 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 147,791 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 141,523 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 134,999 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 30,455 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 130,455 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 120,449 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 120,449 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 107,225 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Oct 2012 93,170 miles

o/s/f tyre has cut to side wall not showing any cords

Fail 11 Oct 2012

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

o/s/f tyre has cut to side wall not showing any cords

Pass 12 Oct 2011 79,595 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 70,971 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Oct 2010 70,971 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Jul 2009 59,743 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 59,743 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2008 47,037 miles

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

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 WKZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 KV05 WKZ, 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 WKZ registered?

KV05 WKZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 10 April 2005.

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