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KW05 EXK

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,096 mi
Last recorded114,096 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 114,096 miles

Both outer sills corroded

Brake pipes corroded

Coil springs corroded

Exhaust corroded

Screen cracked at lower part

Suspension bushes and dust covers starting to split

Pass 25 Apr 2018 101,711 miles

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

Oil leak ()

n/s/ outer sill corroded, no holes

rear brake imbalance close to legal limit

spare tyre flat

undertrays fitted

windscreen cracked along base, not in driver's view

Fail 25 Apr 2018 101,711 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

n/s/ outer sill corroded, no holes

rear brake imbalance close to legal limit

spare tyre flat

undertrays fitted

windscreen cracked along base, not in driver's view

Pass 9 May 2017 89,384 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' damage is in excess of 40mm but not obstructing drivers view of road (8.3.1d)

high level brake light inop

Fail 2 May 2017 89,186 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill has hole spanning from front to back (5.2.6)

Oil leak engine ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' damage is in excess of 40mm but not obstructing drivers view of road (8.3.1d)

high level brake light inop

Pass 11 May 2016 76,563 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

front discs worn

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge/nail in tread

Fail 10 May 2016 76,562 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

front discs worn

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge/nail in tread

Pass 11 May 2015 63,770 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 62,895 miles

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

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

boot handle insecure

o/s/f tyre worn on outer

Fail 2 Sep 2014 62,891 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

boot handle insecure

o/s/f tyre worn on outer

Pass 29 Aug 2013 59,040 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Outer sills slightly corroded at front.

Fail 29 Aug 2013 59,036 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Outer sills slightly corroded at front.

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 51,820 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 46,915 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2011 46,915 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 40,320 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 33,234 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 26,121 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 EXK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 EXK, 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 EXK registered?

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

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