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EN05 XTL

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

74,493 mi
Last recorded74,493 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2021 74,493 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated link arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

slight play in n/s steering rack end

Pass 28 Jul 2020 71,387 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 71,387 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2019 68,433 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 66,137 miles

slight wear in front brake pads and discs

Pass 24 May 2017 63,655 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 60,383 miles

Offside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 22 May 2015 55,862 miles

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 10 May 2013 55,835 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 55,810 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 48,428 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 48,428 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 39,840 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 24,224 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 XTL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XTL, 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 XTL registered?

EN05 XTL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 18 July 2005.

Is EN05 XTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN05 XTL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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