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EN05 WFJ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

75,852 mi
Last recorded75,852 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN05 WFJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 75,852 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear torsion bars slighty corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 26 Jun 2025 75,852 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear torsion bars slighty corroded but not seriously weakened

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 73,451 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Into flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jun 2024 73,451 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Into flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 71,559 miles

Fuel filler neck and tank slightly damp but no leaks visible,may be residue from refuelling.

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 69,837 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 69,824 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 66,793 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 66,773 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 63,617 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2020 63,617 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 60,109 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 60,108 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 56,291 miles

Both front tyres perished.

Fail 13 Jun 2018 56,291 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Both front tyres perished.

Pass 19 Jun 2017 52,416 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 47,422 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 43,471 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jun 2014 40,751 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 37,614 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON EDGES

Pass 18 Jun 2012 35,382 miles

front tyres low on edges

rear exaust box mounting bracket corroded through

Pass 29 Jun 2011 32,136 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 32,136 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 29,485 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 26,117 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 20,536 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 WFJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WFJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EN05 WFJ registered?

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

Is EN05 WFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN05 WFJ shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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