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KW55 WHT

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,402 mi
Last recorded115,402 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW55 WHT
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2016 115,402 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit note tyre tread d 3.0mm limit depth 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Mar 2016 115,402 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear note lamp cover missing (1.1.C.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit note tyre tread d 3.0mm limit depth 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 103,247 miles

nearside rear number plate lamp cover missing

Fail 21 Feb 2015 103,247 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nearside rear number plate lamp cover missing

Pass 2 Jan 2014 97,179 miles

NOTE-Front Number Plate slightly discoloured--Engine oil filler cap missing.

Pass 5 Jan 2013 94,204 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

nearside washers inoperative

Fail 5 Jan 2013 94,204 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

nearside washers inoperative

Pass 28 Nov 2011 81,118 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 65,570 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

no spare

rear wiper blade split

Pass 26 Nov 2009 51,152 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 51,152 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front tyres worn on the egdes ( not full depth tread) plus deep cut nearside front tyre inner tread .

Pass 7 Nov 2008 32,874 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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KW55 WHT is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KW55 WHT, 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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KW55 WHT is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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