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KY05 GWE

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,713 mi
Last recorded94,713 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY05 GWE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2015 94,713 miles

offside and nearside rear and front tyres perished and cracked

Fail 7 Jul 2015 94,450 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

offside and nearside rear and front tyres perished and cracked

Pass 19 Jul 2014 81,272 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 73,735 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 66,859 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 66,859 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 60,642 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 50,379 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Jun 2010 50,376 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Jul 2009 43,320 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 32,255 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 32,255 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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KY05 GWE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,560cc 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 KY05 GWE, 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 KY05 GWE registered?

KY05 GWE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 March 2005.

Is KY05 GWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY05 GWE shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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