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EJ55 DYB

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

95,001 mi
Last recorded95,001 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 DYB
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2021 95,001 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 92,206 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Slight exhaust gases leak

Fail 12 Nov 2020 92,180 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 Both not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Slight exhaust gases leak

Pass 24 May 2019 86,930 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 86,928 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 82,145 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 75,271 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2017 75,271 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 70,202 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 63,955 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 57,724 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 51,889 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 45,819 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 40,415 miles

Front tyre's slightly perishing/cracking

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

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

Rear tyre's slightly perishing/cracking

Fail 28 Jun 2011 40,372 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front tyre's slightly perishing/cracking

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

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

Rear tyre's slightly perishing/cracking

Pass 1 Jul 2010 34,032 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 27,488 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 19,623 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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EJ55 DYB is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 EJ55 DYB, 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 EJ55 DYB registered?

EJ55 DYB is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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