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EN55 ADU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

94,781 mi
Last recorded94,781 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN55 ADU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2018 94,781 miles

Middle silencer is corroded

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Strap is corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Nov 2018 94,797 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Middle silencer is corroded

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Strap is corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 80,751 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2017 80,751 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 74,316 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear seats ()

Fail 7 Jan 2017 74,316 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear seats ()

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 67,199 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2016 67,199 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 59,560 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

rear exhaust strap corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2013 53,067 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2013 53,067 miles

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

rear exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2012 46,920 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 41,588 miles

both rear tyres are deterioated

Pass 3 Dec 2010 35,915 miles

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

front discs worn

Fail 3 Dec 2010 35,915 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front discs worn

Pass 4 Dec 2009 30,519 miles

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

rear tyres are deteriorated

Pass 5 Dec 2008 25,371 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake pads worn slightly

offside front tyre slightly low on inner edge

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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EN55 ADU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 EN55 ADU, 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 EN55 ADU registered?

EN55 ADU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 December 2005.

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