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EN05 FJJ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,247 mi
Last recorded99,247 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN05 FJJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2021 99,247 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

general corrosion underside of vehicle

Fail 2 Sep 2021 99,247 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

general corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 5 Sep 2020 97,946 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear EXHAUST BRACKETT LOOSE.

Fail 5 Sep 2020 97,946 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear EXHAUST BRACKETT LOOSE.

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 91,038 miles

Nearside Rear light unit slightly loose

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

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

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 8 May 2018 86,344 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 5 May 2018 86,300 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 6 May 2017 81,929 miles

Rear both tyres perished on inner side walls

clutch pedal anti slip device missing

Fail 6 May 2017 81,929 miles

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

Rear both tyres perished on inner side walls

clutch pedal anti slip device missing

Pass 4 May 2016 77,518 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 72,409 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 May 2014 65,110 miles

off side front wiper blade is smearing the screen.

Fail 29 Apr 2014 65,013 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the front axel.

off side front wiper blade is smearing the screen.

Pass 9 May 2013 55,475 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

off and near side front brake discs show wear/lipped edge.

Fail 9 May 2013 55,473 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

near side rear tyre is extensivly perished/cracked and shows deep splits.

off and near side front brake discs show wear/lipped edge.

off side rear tyre is extensivly perished/cracked and shows deep splits at the tread.

Pass 3 May 2012 45,400 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 30,763 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 27,841 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2009 22,028 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre slightly low on outer edge

offside front tyre slightly low on outer edge

Pass 24 Jun 2009 22,028 miles

nearside front tyre slightly low on outer edge

offside front tyre slightly low on outer edge

Pass 9 Jun 2008 16,396 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

rear wiper blade split

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 FJJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FJJ, 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 FJJ registered?

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

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