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KY05 GWJ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests34 (18 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

167,679 mi
Last recorded167,679 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 16 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 167,679 miles

Nearside Front Outer-sill corrosion

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2026 167,679 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Outer-sill corrosion

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 161,019 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both excessively corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Feb 2025 160,994 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both excessively corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 153,273 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & crack outer (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Feb 2024 153,126 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & crack outer (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 144,185 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Feb 2023 144,060 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering component components slightly misaligned (2.1.5 (e) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 133,681 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 133,678 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working both (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2021 127,504 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 127,504 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 122,057 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 114,346 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 112,869 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Oct 2017 112,824 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Oct 2016 110,311 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2016 110,311 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 103,547 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 103,547 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 88,972 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2014 88,972 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2013 73,062 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 73,062 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2012 57,214 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 57,214 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 44,130 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 21 Jul 2011 44,130 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 28 Jul 2010 35,901 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 35,901 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 30,931 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 30,931 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 26,253 miles

rear wiper missing

reversing light inop

Fail 29 Jul 2008 26,251 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

o/s/front tyre wearing on edge

rear wiper missing

reversing light inop

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 GWJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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

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