MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,453 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front mcpherson strut upper mountings showing signs of corrosion
Front tyres worn on edges and low air pressure
Front wipers deteriorated on ends
Multiple oil leaks under engine area
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside outer front c.v joint slight worn
Oil filler cap missing
Front mcpherson strut upper mountings showing signs of corrosion
Front tyres worn on edges and low air pressure
Front wipers deteriorated on ends
Multiple oil leaks under engine area
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside outer front c.v joint slight worn
Oil filler cap missing
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
engine oil cup missing
Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
engine oil cup missing
Front number plate deteriorated but still ledgible
Nearside rear indicator slight interaction with sidelamp
Front number plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Nearside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit
Offside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit
Offside wiper blade deteriorated
Spare tyre low air pressure
Front number plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit
Offside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit
Offside wiper blade deteriorated
Spare tyre low air pressure
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
front tyres worn on both edges
oil staines on engine and steering rack
Front number plate slight deterioration not likely to be misread
Oil filler cap missing
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front number plate slight deterioration not likely to be misread
Oil filler cap missing
Fluid stains around power steering rack area no leaks on test
Front number plate deteriorated not likely to be misread
Nearside outer front sill excessively corroded but outside any prescribed areas
Oil filler cap missing
Rear section exhaust deteriorated and has a minor leak of gases
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Fluid stains around power steering rack area no leaks on test
Front number plate deteriorated not likely to be misread
Nearside outer front sill excessively corroded but outside any prescribed areas
Oil filler cap missing
Rear section exhaust deteriorated and has a minor leak of gases
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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KW05 EXP is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
Across all 2005 Citroen Xsara models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 71,718 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 EXP, 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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KW05 EXP is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 16 July 2005.
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