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KV05 WLA

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

139,669 mi
Last recorded139,669 miles
Recorded on16 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2016 139,669 miles

corrosion o/s main feed brake pipe.

Pass 7 May 2015 133,660 miles

front numberplate just acceptable

oil leak

slight power steering leak

surface rust to all brake pipes

underbody corrosion

various body damage

corrosion to main brake pipes

corrosion to suspension components

corrosion to brake discs

corrosion to coil springs

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to fuel tank straps

Fail 7 May 2015 133,660 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

corrosion to brake discs

corrosion to coil springs

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to fuel tank straps

corrosion to main brake pipes

corrosion to suspension components

front numberplate just acceptable

oil leak

slight power steering leak

surface rust to all brake pipes

underbody corrosion

various body damage

Pass 8 May 2014 128,014 miles

all rear seats removed

corrosion to suspension components

front number plate poor condition (damaged)

surface rust to brake pipes

Pass 7 May 2013 114,545 miles

corrsion suspension components.

front number plate poor condition.

front tyres 3mm.

oil level very low on arrivial.

slight wear suspension bushes.

surface rust to brake pipes.

various body damage.

Pass 5 Apr 2012 98,432 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 84,512 miles

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

impact damage to o/s/f wing

Pass 20 Mar 2010 69,105 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 58,182 miles

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

impact damage to o/s/f

Fail 3 Apr 2009 58,182 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

impact damage to o/s/f

Pass 21 Apr 2008 47,362 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 WLA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KV05 WLA, 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 WLA registered?

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

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The MOT history for KV05 WLA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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