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KW05 EZB

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,710 mi
Last recorded131,710 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2021 131,710 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 113,773 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT PADS OLD/HARD .. (WERE DIFFICULT TO LOCK OUT) >> NEW ADVISED (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F INNER 1mm >>> NEW ADVISED (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F INNER 1.5mm ... NEW ADVISED ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/R 4mm (OLD) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Aug 2020 113,773 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm N/S/R (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT PADS OLD/HARD .. (WERE DIFFICULT TO LOCK OUT) >> NEW ADVISED (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high BOTH CORRECTED (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F INNER 1mm >>> NEW ADVISED (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F INNER 1.5mm ... NEW ADVISED ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/R 4mm (OLD) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 105,558 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 101,084 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to limit on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 101,084 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to limit on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 95,528 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering ram slight weeping (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Aug 2017 95,528 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking leaking from pressure sensor (2.3.3b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering ram slight weeping (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 90,589 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S REAR INNER 2mm >>> NEW ADVISED (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit SPARE 2.5mm >>> TWO ADVISED + SWAPPED ABOUT (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Jul 2016 90,589 miles

Headlamp aim too high RESET (1.8)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S REAR INNER 2mm >>> NEW ADVISED (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit SPARE 2.5mm >>> TWO ADVISED + SWAPPED ABOUT (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 84,878 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 80,165 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 80,165 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2013 72,795 miles

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

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

n/s rear tyre worn more on inner edge of tread

o/s parking brake reading low

Pass 24 Jul 2013 72,795 miles

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

n/s rear tyre worn more on inner edge of tread

o/s parking brake reading low

Pass 23 Jul 2012 64,797 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 56,237 miles

BOTH REAR HANDBRAKE CABLES CALIPER PULL ARMS DO NOT FULLY RETURN TO REST/OFF POSITION

BRAKE DISCS QUITE WORN > CHECK MINIMUM THICKNESS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

WHEEL/TYRE ALIGNMENT CHECK ADVISED

Fail 26 Jul 2010 47,879 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 47,879 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 36,050 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 24,508 miles

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

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

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 EZB is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 EZB, 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 EZB registered?

KW05 EZB is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 July 2005.

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The MOT history for KW05 EZB shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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