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KW05 EWA

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

145,507 mi
Last recorded145,507 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2021 145,507 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm P bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Jan 2021 145,507 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm P bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 125,285 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 101,032 miles

Nearside sill covered in under-seal

Offside sill covered in under-seal

Pass 1 Sep 2017 95,409 miles

nsr tyre cracking

Fail 29 Aug 2017 95,406 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

nsr tyre cracking

Pass 26 Aug 2016 87,503 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge wear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge wear (4.1.E.1)

Rear back exhaust box bracket corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2015 80,817 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust heat shield insecure

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 4 Sep 2014 74,269 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2014 74,260 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 68,929 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

rear exhuast corroding

Pass 24 Aug 2012 63,889 miles

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

rear exhuast clamp corroding

Pass 25 Aug 2011 58,883 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 53,832 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 44,609 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 30,781 miles

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

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

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 EWA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 KW05 EWA, 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 EWA registered?

KW05 EWA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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