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EN55 DRO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

135,499 mi
Last recorded135,499 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN55 DRO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2021 135,499 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 135,499 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 132,766 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDE (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 132,764 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDE (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 128,682 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 128,679 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 120,337 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Dec 2017 120,009 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Dec 2016 106,915 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Dec 2016 106,724 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 95,208 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 82,165 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 70,421 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 59,902 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)

rear exhaust mount slightly deteriorated but exhaust still adequately supported

Pass 15 Dec 2011 51,222 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine oil filler cap missing

Fail 15 Dec 2011 51,222 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

engine oil filler cap missing

Pass 21 Dec 2010 45,112 miles

Airbag light displayed on dash

Fail 18 Dec 2010 45,051 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Airbag light displayed on dash

Pass 7 Dec 2009 38,363 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2009 38,361 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 31,057 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2008 31,057 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 DRO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 DRO, 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 DRO registered?

EN55 DRO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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The MOT history for EN55 DRO shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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