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EK55 AMV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

143,446 mi
Last recorded143,446 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 AMV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2018 143,446 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm slight movement (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing on outer sidewall /wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake cable damaged but not to excess cable casing split (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Brake cable damaged but not to excess cable casing split (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear seat belt retainer (casing missing)

Rear rear sub frame corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2018 143,443 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt retaining clip missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view mirror cracked/damaged unable to adjust for rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords exposed inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm slight movement (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing on outer sidewall /wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake cable damaged but not to excess cable casing split (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Brake cable damaged but not to excess cable casing split (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear seat belt retainer (casing missing)

Rear rear sub frame corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2017 134,955 miles

Nearside Front Outer steering rack damper cover split

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front starting to perish on outer edges

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules near rear sub frame both ends (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded near rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perishing on outer edge and wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules near sub frame both ends (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Outer seat belt catch cover missing

boot area full unable to inspect fully

rear sub frame starting to corrode

Pass 22 Sep 2016 129,416 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6/ slightly buckled inner rim (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush weak/split (2.4.G.2)

Rear suspension arms corroded

cannot open boot lid

knock from steering

Fail 21 Sep 2016 129,400 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush split (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended wiring loom on vehicle cut through and hanging loose (1.9.4)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6/ slightly buckled inner rim (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush weak/split (2.4.G.2)

Rear suspension arms corroded

cannot open boot lid

knock from steering

Pass 3 Sep 2015 123,045 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

osf door check strap worn

spare wheel missing

Fail 21 Aug 2015 123,039 miles

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively damaged (2.3.2) DANGEROUS

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

osf door check strap worn

spare wheel missing

Pass 10 Oct 2014 115,640 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 115,622 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 105,208 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 23 Sep 2013 105,208 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 89,514 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Oct 2011 78,375 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 9 Sep 2010 67,470 miles

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)

cant view pads

Pass 9 Sep 2009 54,044 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 37,716 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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EK55 AMV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol 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 EK55 AMV, 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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EK55 AMV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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