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EN05 SVK

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

95,644 mi
Last recorded95,644 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN05 SVK
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2016 95,644 miles

engine light on

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear axle rusty

Fail 30 Jun 2016 95,644 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear axle rusty

engine light on

Pass 9 Jul 2015 80,972 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 80,946 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

rear exhaust deteriorating

Fail 29 Jun 2015 80,782 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 4 Jul 2014 37,320 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 67,314 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 58,319 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 58,319 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 51,706 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 51,706 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 45,229 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 37,820 miles

nearside front fog light broken

Fail 16 Jun 2010 37,820 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front fog light broken

rear wiper blade split

Pass 16 Jun 2009 29,915 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 21,752 miles

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

nearside front tyre deteriorated

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 SVK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 SVK, 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 SVK registered?

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

Is EN05 SVK safe to buy?

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