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EN05 EUE

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

118,161 mi
Last recorded118,161 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN05 EUE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2017 118,161 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

eml on

Pass 22 Feb 2016 107,432 miles

Both outer sills very weak (Corroded)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm. Cuts to tread. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Feb 2016 107,432 miles

Both outer sills very weak (Corroded)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm. Cuts to tread. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 95,436 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 95,435 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 85,212 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 85,212 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 75,666 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2013 75,666 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 69,265 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 28 Jun 2012 69,265 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 59,772 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 59,770 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 50,205 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

o/s rear tyre side wall shows signs of deteriation

Fail 30 Jun 2010 50,205 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

o/s rear tyre side wall shows signs of deteriation

Pass 26 Jun 2009 39,593 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Jun 2009 39,593 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 May 2008 26,578 miles

nearside rear seat not secure at the base

Fail 25 Apr 2008 26,573 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 26,573 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 EUE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 EUE, 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 EUE registered?

EN05 EUE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 June 2005.

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