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CA05 ENH

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,486 mi
Last recorded106,486 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 ENH
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2021 106,486 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall is scuffed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

The engine is a bit rattly

Pass 28 Aug 2020 104,046 miles

Front number plate is cracked

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

Offside Front Lower Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 4 Sep 2019 102,308 miles

Front Number plate damaged

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

Rear Exhaust mount missing but system is still supported

Fail 4 Sep 2019 102,308 miles

Front Number plate damaged

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mount missing but system is still supported

Pass 10 Sep 2018 99,618 miles

Front both front tyres are perishing & cracking in the tread

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre has 2 nails in the tread

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear both tyres are perishing & cracking in the tread

Rear exhaust box is corroding

fuel filter is bit oily

Pass 18 Sep 2017 98,291 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in the tread

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel filter has slight oily residue on it

Fail 18 Sep 2017 98,291 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in the tread

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel filter has slight oily residue on it

Pass 19 Sep 2016 96,585 miles

Both front tyres starting to perish

Engine covers fitted

Engine oil leval low

Front Number plate damaged

Fuel flap missing

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

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

Offside Rear Light unit loose

Offside Rear Screw in tyre tread

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

Fail 19 Sep 2016 96,585 miles

Both front tyres starting to perish

Engine covers fitted

Engine oil leval low

Front Number plate damaged

Fuel flap missing

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Light unit loose

Offside Rear Screw in tyre tread

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 94,234 miles

Engine covers fitted unable to inspect engine bay components

Engine oil low

Fuel flap missing

Noise from engine

Offside Rear Light unit loose

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Sep 2015 94,234 miles

Engine covers fitted unable to inspect engine bay components

Engine oil low

Fuel flap missing

Noise from engine

Offside Rear Light unit loose

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 91,137 miles

Brake fluid low

Centre exhaust heatsheild loose

Front brake discs liped

N/S/R Tyre cut on outer sidewall

O/S/R Light unit loose

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear exhaust mount adrift

Rear wiper blade split

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Sep 2014 91,137 miles

Brake fluid low

Centre exhaust heatsheild loose

Front brake discs liped

N/S/R Tyre cut on outer sidewall

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

O/S/R Light unit loose

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear exhaust mount adrift

Rear wiper blade split

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 86,646 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 81,869 miles

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

Offside rear lamp damaged on outer lens

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

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

Fail 22 Sep 2012 81,869 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside rear lamp damaged on outer lens

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 75,444 miles

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

rear discs pitted/corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2010 65,750 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 57,430 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 43,131 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 38,673 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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CA05 ENH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CA05 ENH, 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 CA05 ENH registered?

CA05 ENH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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