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KW05 EVP

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

120,320 mi
Last recorded120,320 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW05 EVP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Jun 2016 120,320 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release offside (5.2.5a)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Front wiper blades split on ends

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 106,677 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 99,307 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 87,124 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 87,124 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 76,553 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 76,553 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 68,331 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

nearside inner cv boot split

Fail 15 Aug 2011 68,331 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside inner cv boot split

Pass 16 Aug 2010 59,372 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Aug 2010 59,372 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 49,951 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2008 41,320 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2008 41,320 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 EVP is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 KW05 EVP, 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 EVP registered?

KW05 EVP is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 14 July 2005.

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