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KW05 EYL

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,716 mi
Last recorded132,716 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW05 EYL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 132,716 miles

both outer and inner sills corroded but not holed

exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2024 131,358 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 127,493 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 121,915 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 121,915 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested o/s rear caliper leaking to mutch (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 116,541 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 116,541 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 112,811 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 110,899 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 110,887 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Spare tyre defective deflated ()

Pass 2 Nov 2018 107,472 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 101,426 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 93,714 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 93,712 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 3 Aug 2016 93,707 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 87,575 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 78,193 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 78,193 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 66,370 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 66,370 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 56,444 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 45,550 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 45,550 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 38,736 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 38,736 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 31,100 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 24,407 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 EYL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 EYL, 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 EYL registered?

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

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