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EN05 FJE

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

86,325 mi
Last recorded86,325 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN05 FJE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2025 86,325 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underneath generally rusty

Pass 9 Jan 2024 79,532 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill panels (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2024 79,532 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill panels (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 79,198 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 78,675 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 78,675 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 77,736 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 76,417 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 73,974 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 71,582 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 71,582 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 68,124 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 64,481 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 60,921 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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 57,639 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 54,821 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 51,185 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 47,600 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 41,971 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 35,269 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 24,782 miles

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

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 FJE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 FJE, 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 FJE registered?

EN05 FJE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 June 2005.

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The MOT history for EN05 FJE shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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