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EO55 UZD

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2019
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

173,022 mi
Last recorded173,022 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO55 UZD
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 10 Jan 2019 173,022 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) in rack possible rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge and close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner arch cover loose

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear number plate fading

hand brake travel

Pass 18 Jan 2018 167,983 miles

Child seats fitted to rear x2

Offside Front wiper split at end but clears screen still

Offside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack joint (2.2.A.1b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Jan 2018

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also inner edge wearing (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill x2 areas (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also inner edge wearing (4.1.E.1)

Child seats fitted to rear x2

Offside Front wiper split at end but clears screen still

Offside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack joint (2.2.A.1b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 162,747 miles

Both rear bump stops are deteriorating

Engine MIL is on indicating a possible fault

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jan 2017 162,747 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both rear bump stops are deteriorating

Engine MIL is on indicating a possible fault

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 144,016 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 15 Oct 2015 144,011 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 16 Oct 2014 131,114 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

clutch pedal rubber missing

o/s/r bump stop worn

rear silencer mounting bracket/strap broken but still adequately supported

Pass 16 Oct 2014 131,114 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

clutch pedal rubber missing

o/s/r bump stop worn

rear silencer mounting bracket/strap broken but still adequately supported

Pass 31 Oct 2013 113,445 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on edges

rear exhaust hangers detached but system still adequately supported

Fail 24 Oct 2013 113,445 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on edges

rear exhaust hangers detached but system still adequately supported

Pass 15 Oct 2012 99,638 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer hanger broken but system still adequatley supported

Fail 12 Oct 2012 99,638 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust silencer hanger broken but system still adequatley supported

Pass 3 Oct 2011 84,373 miles

rear exhaust support bracket defective but exhaust system still adequately supported

Fail 3 Oct 2011 84,373 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust support bracket defective but exhaust system still adequately supported

Pass 4 Oct 2010 71,356 miles

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

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)

rear exhaust bracket detached but exhaust still adequately supported

Fail 4 Oct 2010 71,356 miles

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust bracket detached but exhaust still adequately supported

Pass 8 Oct 2009 57,856 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2008 45,523 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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EO55 UZD is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 EO55 UZD, 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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EO55 UZD is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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