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KW05 EWR

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,044 mi
Last recorded128,044 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW05 EWR
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 128,044 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2026 128,044 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 125,840 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 124,205 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Feb 2024 124,205 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 121,403 miles

Rear axel corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2022 119,279 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 116,626 miles

Front tyres cracking in tread

Nearside Front Outer sill soft slight corrosion

Nearside Rear tyre on 3 mm and cracking / perishing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking / perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Feb 2021 116,626 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front tyres cracking in tread

Nearside Front Outer sill soft slight corrosion

Nearside Rear tyre on 3 mm and cracking / perishing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking / perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 114,603 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 6 Mar 2019 110,104 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 110,104 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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 EWR is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EWR, 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 EWR registered?

KW05 EWR is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 13 July 2005.

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