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KY05 GWG

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

99,400 mi
Last recorded99,400 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY05 GWG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2017 99,400 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 99,341 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 12 Nov 2016 93,386 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 11 Nov 2016 93,368 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill holed (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 14 Nov 2015 84,226 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f and o/s/r (4.1.E.1)

n/s outer sill has slight corrosion

nail n/s/r tyre

Fail 13 Nov 2015 84,195 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f and o/s/r (4.1.E.1)

n/s outer sill has slight corrosion

nail n/s/r tyre

Pass 26 Sep 2014 72,666 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 72,663 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 58,347 miles

n/s mirror cracked not effecting mot

Fail 9 Apr 2013 58,347 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s mirror cracked not effecting mot

Pass 26 May 2012 53,507 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2011 47,795 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 42,876 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

offside rear tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Fail 28 May 2010 42,824 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

offside rear tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 29 May 2009 38,177 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 31,546 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 31,546 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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 GWG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GWG, 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 GWG registered?

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

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