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EK55 NCC

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

98,808 mi
Last recorded98,808 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 NCC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2020 98,808 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 84,459 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2019

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 74,334 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 72,162 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded OFFSIDE FRONT (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Sep 2017 72,146 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt NSF DROP LINK UPPER BOOT SPLIT (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded NEARSIDE FRONT OUTER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded OFFSIDE FRONT (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 68,591 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)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 64,743 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nsf tyre worn on outer edge

osf tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Sep 2014 60,846 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 56,747 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 50,148 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 44,844 miles

nearside rear tyre on 2mm

offside rear tyre on legal limit

rear brake pads on limit (advise replacement)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 39,759 miles

suggest brake pad check

turbo shield insecure

Pass 15 Sep 2009 32,766 miles

o/s hand brake cable not returning to stop

Pass 9 Sep 2008 23,328 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 NCC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 EK55 NCC, 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 EK55 NCC registered?

EK55 NCC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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