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EN05 FKV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,679 mi
Last recorded152,679 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN05 FKV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2021 152,679 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Aug 2021 152,679 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 147,886 miles

Front Unable to determine brake pad wear on front due to wheel format

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure Light cluster loose but unlikely to detach (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

rear brakes squealing - unable to determine cause as brake shoes not visible

Fail 18 Jun 2020 147,886 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Unable to determine brake pad wear on front due to wheel format

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure Light cluster loose but unlikely to detach (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

rear brakes squealing - unable to determine cause as brake shoes not visible

Pass 19 Jul 2019 132,029 miles

damage to drivers door & tailgate

Fail 18 Jul 2019 132,027 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

damage to drivers door & tailgate

Pass 20 Jun 2018 115,586 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2018 115,586 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 103,379 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre perished

both front outer sills becoming corroded

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2016 92,632 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

Pass 2 Jul 2015 89,948 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 89,942 miles

Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 May 2014 84,547 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 79,933 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 20 Jun 2012 70,227 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 70,227 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 13 Jun 2011 61,627 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 54,448 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 45,055 miles

front brake pads worn low

noted on test coolant leak left hand bottom corner of radiator

Fail 25 Jun 2008 37,421 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 37,421 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 FKV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc 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 FKV, 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 FKV registered?

EN05 FKV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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