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EA55 FFS

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

96,749 mi
Last recorded96,749 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 FFS
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2018 96,749 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 96,013 miles

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust Hanger Missing

Pass 14 Oct 2017 91,656 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 85,842 miles

exhaust middle pipe support broken

Pass 24 Sep 2015 78,726 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 78,726 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 71,341 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 63,615 miles

N/s front tyre wearing smooth to outer shoulder.

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)

o/s Rear lamp loose.

Pass 19 Sep 2012 54,467 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Sep 2011 46,140 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 46,101 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Fail 23 Sep 2010 38,149 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 38,149 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 29,358 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front screen swept areas shows an unofficial sticker which is not contained within a 40mm diameter circle but does not effect the drivers view through it.

near side front tyre tread shows uneven wear and is vrtually bald at the edge.

off and near side front and rear tyres are perished/cracked.

off side front tyre tread shows uneven wear and splits at the tread.

Fail 12 Sep 2008 18,707 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 18,707 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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EA55 FFS is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EA55 FFS, 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 EA55 FFS registered?

EA55 FFS is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 8 October 2005.

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