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OE05 ENO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

192,480 mi
Last recorded192,480 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE05 ENO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2022 192,480 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 192,480 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 181,138 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 181,138 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 167,944 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2020 167,935 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2019 153,640 miles

all rear brake pipes covered in grease

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

slight oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2018 146,582 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Unable to fully inspect repairs to the outer sills as the areas are now heavily undersealed

Fail 18 Jun 2018 146,562 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 139,160 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jun 2017 139,135 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 16 May 2016 128,270 miles

N/S rear tyre perished slightly

oil leak

Fail 6 May 2016 128,067 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

N/S rear tyre perished slightly

oil leak

Pass 26 May 2015 119,181 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 109,704 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 100,794 miles

n/s/r tyres slight cracks in tread

Pass 29 May 2012 92,944 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 8 Jun 2011 84,407 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 84,407 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s/f tyre very close to legal tread limits

Pass 7 Jun 2010 66,536 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 42,702 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 29,297 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)

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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OE05 ENO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 OE05 ENO, 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 OE05 ENO registered?

OE05 ENO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 8 July 2005.

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