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EJ55 DYC

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

153,220 mi
Last recorded153,220 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 DYC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2017 153,220 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

screen has damage

Pass 15 Oct 2016 147,490 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2016 147,490 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2015 142,503 miles

Front brake disc inner faces are slightly grooved.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside gearbox drive- shaft oil seal is wet with fluid.

Rear silencer outer layer is deteriorated.

Slight play in steering rack inner joints (Drumsticks.)

Windsreen cracked but not affecting drivers view of road.

Fail 27 Oct 2015 142,503 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc inner faces are slightly grooved.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside gearbox drive- shaft oil seal is wet with fluid.

Rear silencer outer layer is deteriorated.

Slight play in steering rack inner joints (Drumsticks.)

Windsreen cracked but not affecting drivers view of road.

Pass 10 Oct 2014 133,664 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 133,664 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 121,606 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 121,326 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 109,073 miles

rear exhaust box strap is broken & exhaust is rusting

Fail 9 Oct 2012 108,952 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear exhaust box strap is broken & exhaust is rusting

Fail 11 Oct 2011 91,569 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 91,569 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 73,937 miles

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

brake discs slightly worn

Fail 19 Oct 2010 73,937 miles

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

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

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

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

brake discs slightly worn

Pass 17 Oct 2009 54,353 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 35,627 miles

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

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

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

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 DYC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 EJ55 DYC, 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 DYC registered?

EJ55 DYC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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