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EN05 GUE

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

62,487 mi
Last recorded62,487 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN05 GUE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2023 62,487 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2023 62,487 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 58,301 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 56,028 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 56,027 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Body component likely to become detached mirror (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 55,319 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 52,263 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 48,162 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 43,269 miles

Rear exhaust box bracket corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2016 38,191 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 38,191 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 33,456 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 33,454 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 29,211 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Jun 2013 25,232 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 25,232 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 28 Jun 2012 21,374 miles

All tyres are cracking

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2012 21,374 miles

All tyres are cracking

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2011 18,416 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 14,016 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 9,655 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2008 7,248 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 GUE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GUE, 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 GUE registered?

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

Is EN05 GUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN05 GUE shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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