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KW05 FCZ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

156,039 mi
Last recorded156,039 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW05 FCZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 156,039 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2025 153,413 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2024 148,847 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2024 148,818 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 143,161 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 136,116 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 132,578 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 129,046 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 129,046 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 123,229 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 113,906 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 103,727 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 94,354 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 85,625 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 76,576 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 76,576 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 65,036 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 56,125 miles

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

rear exhaust mounting rusty

Pass 13 Sep 2011 49,308 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

under wing guard loose done

Pass 8 Sep 2010 39,023 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 26,230 miles

hand brake comes up slightly high

Pass 8 Sep 2008 18,888 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 FCZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 FCZ, 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 FCZ registered?

KW05 FCZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 18 July 2005.

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