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KW05 EXN

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

153,222 mi
Last recorded153,222 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 153,222 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 146,045 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 134,542 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 123,683 miles

nsr belt not checked due to child seat

osr 2-3mm

rear suspension corroded / top engine cover loose

Fail 12 Jul 2016 123,676 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded small hole nsf sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective ball joint nut loose / no movment in jiont (2.5.A.4) DANGEROUS

nsr belt not checked due to child seat

osr 2-3mm

rear suspension corroded / top engine cover loose

Pass 18 Jun 2015 117,393 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 107,825 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 107,741 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 95,066 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 84,776 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 76,097 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 65,839 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 65,466 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

front no plateslightly cracked

rear wiper blade slightly split on end

Pass 29 Jun 2009 55,827 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 45,184 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 EXN 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 80%.

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 EXN, 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 EXN registered?

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

Is KW05 EXN safe to buy?

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