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EN05 WEX

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

82,381 mi
Last recorded82,381 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2019 82,381 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2018 74,277 miles

EML Is illuminated

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Front brake pads wearing low

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

N/S/R Tyre balding at edges

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 9 May 2018 74,277 miles

EML Is illuminated

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Front brake pads wearing low

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

N/S/R Tyre balding at edges

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Oct 2016 60,802 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 54,047 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 52,482 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 52,482 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 47,814 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 47,814 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2012 39,198 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 39,198 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 33,387 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 30,087 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 21,323 miles

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 May 2009 21,323 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 16,891 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 16,891 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 WEX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 WEX, 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 WEX registered?

EN05 WEX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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