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KW05 BWJ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,533 mi
Last recorded65,533 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2012
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW05 BWJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2012 65,533 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jul 2011 50,773 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 50,759 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 43,335 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 35,231 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 27,113 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 27,113 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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KW05 BWJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KW05 BWJ, 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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How do I check the history of KW05 BWJ?

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What year was KW05 BWJ registered?

KW05 BWJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 July 2005.

Is KW05 BWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW05 BWJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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