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KW05 FDC

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

103,413 mi
Last recorded103,413 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW05 FDC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Jun 2019 103,413 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

front power steering pipe leaking oil

Pass 20 Jun 2018 99,287 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 99,287 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 93,006 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 89,064 miles

Exhaust middle box bracket corroded off, bur fairly secure

Pass 27 May 2015 85,701 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust middle box bracket corroded off, but still secure

Fail 27 May 2015 85,666 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust middle box bracket corroded off, but still secure

Pass 20 Jun 2014 80,743 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 75,433 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front tyres worn on edges

front brake discs worn

nearside rear tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 30 Jul 2013 75,433 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front tyres worn on edges

front brake discs worn

nearside rear tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 28 Jun 2012 63,432 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 63,432 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 21 Jun 2011 55,130 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 55,130 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 46,697 miles

both rear brake disc's corroding

screw in nearside front tyre

Pass 2 Jun 2009 38,848 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Jun 2009 38,848 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 30,411 miles

Nearside Front 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 FDC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FDC, 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 FDC registered?

KW05 FDC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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