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EN05 ETJ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,640 mi
Last recorded119,640 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN05 ETJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2019 119,640 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 119,640 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 96,642 miles

Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (3.5.1g)

Front n/s and o/s wiper blades slightly smear screen

Nearside Rear tyre slightly cracked in tread

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

fuel flap missing

Fail 14 Dec 2017 96,619 miles

Front Rear fog lamp tell tale not working on dashboard (1.3.1b)

Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (3.5.1g)

Front n/s and o/s wiper blades slightly smear screen

Nearside Rear tyre slightly cracked in tread

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

fuel flap missing

Pass 5 Dec 2016 89,351 miles

both front tyres have inner and outer shoulder wear, nearing excessive

Pass 4 Dec 2015 85,702 miles

Drivers door check strap inoperative

Front tyres have inner and outer edge wear

Nail in near side rear tyre

Rear shock absorber lower mounts deteriorated

Pass 15 Dec 2014 82,172 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 78,736 miles

Power steering rack body damp

Rear exhaust box corroded, hanger corroded through but system still supported

Pass 17 Dec 2012 76,041 miles

Front tyres have inner and outer edge wear and are cracking on the outer walls

Rear tyres wearing low on tread

Pass 23 Jan 2012 72,424 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 72,424 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 3 May 2011 65,252 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 54,078 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2009 36,857 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 27,495 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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EN05 ETJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EN05 ETJ, 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 EN05 ETJ registered?

EN05 ETJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 15 June 2005.

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