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KW05 YDE

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

110,872 mi
Last recorded110,872 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW05 YDE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 110,872 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

nearside sill is corroded & thin

Pass 2 Jul 2024 110,144 miles

nearside rear inner & outer sill is corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2024 110,144 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner & outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

nearside rear inner & outer sill is corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2023 109,657 miles

nearside & offside sills are corroded & thin

Pass 20 Jun 2022 107,707 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

chips in the windscreen

near side rear tyre is BADLY worn on both edges

nearside rear tyre is BADLY cracking

offside outer sill is corroded & thin

Fail 17 Jun 2022 107,706 miles

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))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

centre exhaust is corroded

chips in the windscreen

near side rear tyre is BADLY worn on both edges

nearside rear tyre is BADLY cracking

offside outer sill is corroded & thin

Pass 23 Jun 2021 103,577 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All steel (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded and thin (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips x2 (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2021 103,571 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

offside sill is corroded & thin

spare wheel is missing

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

chips in the windscreen

nearside rear tyre is cracking

offside front tyre is worn on the outer edge

offside rear tyre is worn on both edges

Pass 10 Jun 2020 98,714 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 92,557 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 85,681 miles

Nearside Front wing corroded slightly

Fail 1 Jun 2018 85,681 miles

Nearside Front wing corroded slightly

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 78,921 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2016 74,452 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 74,452 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 61,936 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 52,969 miles

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

all tyres cracked and perished

Pass 20 Jun 2013 45,338 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 37,315 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 Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 31,164 miles

rear wiper blade torn.

Pass 10 Aug 2010 27,601 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 24,038 miles

rear wiper blade torn.

Pass 20 Aug 2008 20,855 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 YDE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 YDE, 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 YDE registered?

KW05 YDE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 August 2005.

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