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KW05 YCS

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

114,041 mi
Last recorded114,041 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW05 YCS
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Nov 2021 114,041 miles

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))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 109,685 miles

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))

Fail 7 Nov 2020 109,656 miles

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))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 104,374 miles

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))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 96,116 miles

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))

Fail 21 Nov 2018 96,116 miles

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))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 87,525 miles

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)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 79,448 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 71,967 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2015 71,967 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 66,371 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 60,525 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 54,196 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2012 54,195 miles

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)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 46,839 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 38,941 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 31,497 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 24,180 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 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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