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EA55 FNW

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,123 mi
Last recorded97,123 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 FNW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2018 97,123 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 97,123 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 89,486 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 78,926 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

low fuel warning lamp illuminated.

off side front wiper blade rubber split.

Fail 11 Jan 2016 78,926 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

low fuel warning lamp illuminated.

off side front wiper blade rubber split.

Pass 20 Dec 2014 66,679 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2014 66,679 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 53,497 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side rear tyre is perished/cracked and shows deep splits.

Fail 4 Jan 2014 53,497 miles

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

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off and near side front brake discs show wear/lipped edge.

off side rear brake back plate shows fluid contamination(suspect that it is brake fluid)

off side rear tyre is perished/cracked and shows deep splits.

Pass 2 Jan 2013 41,473 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

No edge on rear wiper blade

O/S/R tyrecracking / perishing on side walls and between tread

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jan 2013 41,473 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Both rear tyres cracked / perished on walls and between tread

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

No edge on rear wiper blade

Slight bind on o/s/r brake

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jan 2012 25,784 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 24,971 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 22,747 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 18,025 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 FNW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EA55 FNW, 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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EA55 FNW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 20 October 2005.

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