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MW05 KFD

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

86,685 mi
Last recorded86,685 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW05 KFD
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 86,685 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Low and badly cracked (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 86,683 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Low and badly cracked (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 81,555 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 81,550 miles

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2016 76,405 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 68,106 miles

n/s/f tyre getting low n/s/r is of winter type

Fail 20 Jan 2014 58,175 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust blowing

Pass 20 Jan 2014 58,175 miles

exhaust blowing

Pass 8 Jan 2013 47,181 miles

n/s/r tyre is a "winter" type.

rear wiper rubber missing.

Fail 7 Jan 2013 47,181 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre is a "winter" type.

rear wiper rubber missing.

Pass 20 Dec 2011 36,948 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner shoulder.

rear tyre side walls cracked due to age.

rear wiper rubber missing.

Fail 20 Dec 2011 36,948 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner shoulder.

rear tyre side walls cracked due to age.

rear wiper rubber missing.

Pass 13 Dec 2010 24,179 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all 4 tyres perished & cracking

o/s reg plate bulb flickering when tapped

o/s/r tyres side wall runflat marks

Fail 3 Dec 2010 23,841 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all 4 tyres perished & cracking

o/s reg plate bulb flickering when tapped

o/s/r tyres side wall runflat marks

Pass 30 Nov 2009 18,460 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 18,460 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 13,579 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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MW05 KFD is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 MW05 KFD, 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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MW05 KFD is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 18 August 2005.

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