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EJ55 DYD

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

103,911 mi
Last recorded103,911 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 DYD
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 103,911 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2018 93,986 miles

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

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

slight bind from offside rear brake

Pass 5 May 2017 83,484 miles

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)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 75,435 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 75,435 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 May 2015 68,150 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 59,230 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 49,654 miles

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

both front tyres are deterioated

Fail 15 May 2013 49,654 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

both front tyres are deterioated

Pass 18 May 2012 40,881 miles

exhaust tailpipe bracket corroded

handbrake lever has slight travel

Pass 23 May 2011 34,468 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 31,741 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 25,564 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 19,925 miles

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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 DYD is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 DYD, 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 DYD registered?

EJ55 DYD is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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