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KY05 GWA

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

118,398 mi
Last recorded118,398 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY05 GWA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2018 118,398 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 118,391 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 112,565 miles

N/s front tyre worn low on outer edge

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

Fail 14 Jun 2017 112,559 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

N/s front tyre worn low on outer edge

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 105,902 miles

N/s rear tyre perished

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

Pass 12 May 2015 96,466 miles

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

nearside rear tyre on the legal limit advise relacement asap

Pass 13 May 2014 87,736 miles

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

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

n/s front tyre 16 years old

Fail 12 May 2014 87,724 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

n/s front tyre 16 years old

Pass 16 May 2013 77,789 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Apr 2012 62,766 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 59,358 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 2 Apr 2010 52,662 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2010 52,662 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 45,135 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2008 34,272 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

oil dampness around power assisted steering pipe

Fail 29 Mar 2008 34,272 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

oil dampness around power assisted steering pipe

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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KY05 GWA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KY05 GWA, 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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KY05 GWA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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