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EN54 WHW

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

163,339 mi
Last recorded163,339 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN54 WHW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2018 163,339 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 148,722 miles

Oil leak ()

both rear tyre starting to perished 185/65/15 autoguard

Fail 25 May 2017 148,722 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

both rear tyre starting to perished 185/65/15 autoguard

Pass 24 May 2016 140,831 miles

Oil leak

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 May 2016 140,734 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Both front tyres worn heavily on edges - AUTOGUARD (185/65/15)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 26 May 2015 134,217 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2014 126,832 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 115,694 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 4 May 2012 97,176 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

oil filler cap missing

Fail 4 May 2012 97,176 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

oil filler cap missing

Pass 19 May 2011 77,903 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 77,903 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 24 May 2010 57,894 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 53,938 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 53,938 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Dec 2008 44,241 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Dec 2007 33,423 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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EN54 WHW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EN54 WHW, 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 EN54 WHW registered?

EN54 WHW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 January 2005.

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