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KV05 WLZ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

127,454 mi
Last recorded127,454 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV05 WLZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 127,454 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 31 May 2017 127,454 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 May 2016 116,512 miles

brake pedal rubber missing

n/s /f tyre getting close to wear indicators

n/s/r brake fluctuating

Fail 24 May 2016 116,512 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rears (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s outer sill (5.2.6)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release rear center (5.2.5a)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r brake fluctuating

n/s /f tyre getting close to wear indicators

brake pedal rubber missing

Pass 28 May 2015 104,920 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 87,927 miles

advise n/s front outer sill corroded non prescribe area

Pass 11 May 2013 76,358 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 68,700 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 62,743 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2010 53,508 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 40,158 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 26,598 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 WLZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 WLZ, 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 WLZ registered?

KV05 WLZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 17 April 2005.

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