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KW05 BXV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2019
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,125 mi
Last recorded132,125 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2018 132,125 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 120,524 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 112,827 miles

Exhaust rear silencer mounting bracket weak.

Pass 7 Jul 2015 108,038 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 May 2014 101,509 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2014 101,509 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 99,233 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 99,233 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Inner 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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KW05 BXV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BXV, 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 KW05 BXV registered?

KW05 BXV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 9 August 2005.

Is KW05 BXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW05 BXV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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