MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,041 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Requires centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Both rear outer sills corroded
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Centre rear and offside rear ()
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge REPLACE ASAP (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge REPLACE ASAP (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER SILL CORRODED (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER SILL CORRODED (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge REPLACE ASAP (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge REPLACE ASAP (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth outer tread edges on limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth outer tread edges on limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth outer tread edges and perished and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working Side lamp (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Outer sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Outer sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn smooth outer tread edges (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Outer sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn smooth outer tread edges (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Outer sill (6.1.B.2)
Rear Slight Exhaust blow and box corroded and joint
Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Outer sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Outer sill (6.1.B.2)
Wiper blades split
Offside Stop lamp not working Rear (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Outer sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Outer sill (6.1.B.2)
Wiper blades split
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
light cuts to nsf tyre outer tread
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
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KW05 YCS is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 YCS, 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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KW05 YCS is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 6 August 2005.
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