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MW05 KFF

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2019
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

80,809 mi
Last recorded80,809 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW05 KFF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2018 80,809 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill damaged

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

low oil pressure warning light is on

Fail 1 Mar 2018 80,809 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear outer sill damaged

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

low oil pressure warning light is on

Pass 3 Mar 2017 76,060 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play Steering Rack Arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm -- 185 65 15 -- (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Feb 2017 76,058 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Back Box Hanger Insecure (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer Sill. Yellow Chalked (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play Steering Rack Arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm -- 185 65 15 -- (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 70,634 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill damaged

Rear backbox bracket corroded but still supporting exhaust

oil pressure warning lamp is on

Fail 27 Jan 2016 70,634 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear outer sill damaged

Rear backbox bracket corroded but still supporting exhaust

oil pressure warning lamp is on

Pass 28 Jul 2014 61,240 miles

Advise Centre Rear Seat Belt Missing

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2014 61,240 miles

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

Advise Centre Rear Seat Belt Missing

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 51,970 miles

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

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

damage to n/s/r sill

Fail 2 Feb 2013 51,894 miles

Centre Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

damage to n/s/r sill

Pass 3 Aug 2011 41,360 miles

front brake pads appear to be wearing low

nearside tyres worn to 2mm on outer edge - offside front tyre on 2mm (legal limit 1.6mm)

offside front indicator nearly white

Fail 1 Aug 2011 41,360 miles

Nearside Front Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

front brake pads appear to be wearing low

nearside tyres worn to 2mm on outer edge - offside front tyre on 2mm (legal limit 1.6mm)

offside front indicator nearly white

Pass 7 May 2010 32,275 miles

Advise - Oil Pressure Light ON.

Fail 7 May 2010 32,275 miles

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

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

Advise - Oil Pressure Light ON.

Pass 12 Dec 2008 21,672 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 20,137 miles

noise on pas system on full lock

Fail 18 Jun 2008 20,137 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

noise on pas system on full lock

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 KFF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 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 MW05 KFF, 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 KFF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 July 2005.

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