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KW05 EXC

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,007 mi
Last recorded88,007 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW05 EXC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2022 88,007 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 87,998 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 85,895 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 84,581 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 82,417 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 82,416 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 79,111 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 75,253 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 71,399 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also perishing around sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing badly on inner edge and also perishing around sidewall (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre perishing and over 7 years old

offside rear tyre perishing around sidewall and starting to crack between tread

Pass 29 Jun 2015 67,534 miles

ALL four tyres perishing around sidewalls

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 29 Jun 2015 67,534 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

ALL four tyres perishing around sidewalls

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Jun 2014 63,781 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 63,781 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 59,922 miles

rear exhaust strap corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2012 55,266 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 49,225 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 49,225 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 41,277 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 34,535 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 34,535 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 28,022 miles

multiples of cuts in n/s and o/s front tyres

nail in o/s rear tyre

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 EXC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 EXC, 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 EXC registered?

KW05 EXC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 16 July 2005.

Is KW05 EXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW05 EXC shows 21 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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