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EN05 ETR

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

146,339 mi
Last recorded146,339 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2018 146,339 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 10 Jun 2018 146,235 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 10 Jun 2017 131,748 miles

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

rear exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2016 119,524 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 109,821 miles

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

slight damage to o/s/f tyre outter sidewall

slight play in n/s anti roll bar link

Fail 7 Jun 2015 109,744 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

slight damage to o/s/f tyre outter sidewall

slight play in n/s anti roll bar link

Pass 19 Jun 2014 98,115 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jun 2014 98,110 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2013 90,757 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2012 84,372 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2012 84,371 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 74,808 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 74,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 62,352 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jul 2010 62,349 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 48,944 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 34,837 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 ETR is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 EN05 ETR, 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 ETR registered?

EN05 ETR is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 2 July 2005.

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