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KW05 EYD

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

127,172 mi
Last recorded127,172 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW05 EYD
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2023 127,172 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm-3mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear shock absorber dust covers deteriated

exhaust system rusty

Fail 11 Aug 2023 127,172 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm-3mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear shock absorber dust covers deteriated

exhaust system rusty

Pass 9 Aug 2022 124,465 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Aug 2022 124,465 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill x2 (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Jun 2021 113,755 miles

Rear Rear Hand brake just meeting limit

Pass 5 Aug 2020 110,075 miles

Offside Rear handbrake lever not returning causing it to bind when applied

Rear both rear calipers are missing the handbrake return springs

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

both rear inner sills corroded

coolant level low

Pass 18 Apr 2019 104,225 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 104,216 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper macpherson mounting notchy

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2018 99,199 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 93,678 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 2 May 2017 93,678 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 10 May 2016 86,768 miles

exhaust heat shields loose

Fail 10 May 2016 86,768 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust heat shields loose

Fail 30 Apr 2015 76,402 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 76,402 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 May 2014 67,552 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 67,552 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 May 2013 60,994 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 60,986 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 May 2012 55,046 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 53,626 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 53,626 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

offside and nearside rear brake discs worn

Pass 30 Jun 2010 48,229 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 42,454 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 35,569 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 EYD is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 EYD, 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 EYD registered?

KW05 EYD is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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