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EA55 ZYV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

146,178 mi
Last recorded146,178 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2019 146,178 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

windsreen washes weak performance

Fail 15 Jan 2019 146,178 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

windsreen washes weak performance

Pass 21 Nov 2017 134,386 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion outer door sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 117,960 miles

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

advisory engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2015 106,219 miles

advisory engine cover and under tray fitted

Fail 2 Oct 2015 106,219 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure offside rear (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside rear on 2mm and has tearing to tread (4.1.E.1)

advisory both front tyres are wearing worn both edges

advisory engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2014 102,532 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 98,216 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2012 91,128 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 91,128 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 78,407 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 78,407 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 64,669 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 52,212 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 41,165 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 41,165 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 ZYV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel 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 ZYV, 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 ZYV registered?

EA55 ZYV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 5 November 2005.

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