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KW05 EXF

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,359 mi
Last recorded114,359 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 114,359 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill weak to touch and corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer sill damaged

Rear n/s/r and o/s/r shock absorber dust boots split

Rear wiper split

Fail 15 May 2018 114,299 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill weak to touch and corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer sill damaged

Rear n/s/r and o/s/r shock absorber dust boots split

Rear wiper split

Pass 24 May 2017 97,445 miles

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 24 May 2017 97,445 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 7 May 2016 92,266 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 May 2016 92,266 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 86,105 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 81,480 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracking on tread.

Pass 8 May 2013 76,549 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 3 May 2013 76,549 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 68,515 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 59,646 miles

radiator coolant stained but dry - n/s

rear silencer bracket corroded and jubilee clipped on

Pass 29 Apr 2010 50,266 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 50,266 miles

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 40,220 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 EXF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 EXF, 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 EXF registered?

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

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