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KW05 YCZ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

97,140 mi
Last recorded97,140 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW05 YCZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 97,140 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 97,140 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 89,392 miles

Engine management warning lamp on dash

Exhaust bracket at rear broken but system secure

Nearside mirror housing damaged

Offside front fog lamp lens smashed

Fail 8 Apr 2017 89,392 miles

Engine management warning lamp on dash

Exhaust bracket at rear broken but system secure

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

Nearside mirror housing damaged

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

Offside front fog lamp lens smashed

Pass 11 Apr 2016 84,890 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 84,888 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake drum (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2015 79,660 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/r tyre perished and wearing on inner edge

Fail 6 Mar 2015 79,660 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/r tyre perished and wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Apr 2014 42,616 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

PASSENGER AIR BAGS SWITCHED OFF

Fail 29 Apr 2014 42,616 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

PASSENGER AIR BAGS SWITCHED OFF

Pass 5 Apr 2013 70,413 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2012 64,244 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 64,244 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 60,453 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 60,453 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 53,084 miles

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

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)

Fail 23 Mar 2010 53,084 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 50,567 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 43,518 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 43,518 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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 YCZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 YCZ, 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 YCZ registered?

KW05 YCZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 6 August 2005.

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