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EK55 BYL

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

106,946 mi
Last recorded106,946 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 BYL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2019 106,946 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 106,915 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2019 106,844 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 87,658 miles

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

temporary repair to rear exhaust hanger

Fail 19 Sep 2018 87,602 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached Tailgate hand grip containing number plate lamps is broken. (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 78,218 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2017 78,218 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 71,499 miles

Rear exhaust hanger rusty

Fail 16 Sep 2016 71,499 miles

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

Rear exhaust hanger rusty

Pass 19 Sep 2015 65,705 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 59,090 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 59,088 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2013 52,837 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 52,837 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 10 Sep 2012 46,340 miles

both rear tyres outter and inner walls are cracking up ,no cords showing

Pass 15 Sep 2011 39,160 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 31,595 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 11 Sep 2009 25,837 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 21,317 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 BYL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BYL, 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 BYL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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