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AD56 EWS

2006 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

100,124 mi
Last recorded100,124 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen Xsara68,204 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD56 EWS
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 100,124 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2025 100,100 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 97,172 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 93,072 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 90,476 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 90,476 miles

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 88,433 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 86,471 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 86,471 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2019 81,072 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2019 81,072 miles

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 78,740 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 65,610 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 56,046 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 56,046 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 48,500 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 40,654 miles

all four tyres starting to crack

Pass 14 Dec 2013 34,881 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 30,327 miles

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

surface cracks in n/s front tyre

Pass 14 Dec 2011 26,453 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 20,720 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 15,105 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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AD56 EWS is a 2006 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2006 Citroen Xsara models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 68,204 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 AD56 EWS, 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 20 years old, this Citroen Xsara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AD56 EWS registered?

AD56 EWS is a 2006 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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