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EX55 UYW

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

83,409 mi
Last recorded83,409 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 UYW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 83,409 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 78,361 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

nearside rear tyre,worn very low on outer edge.

offside front windscreen lower corner is cracked,but out of wiper sweep.

Fail 26 Oct 2016 78,323 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre pipe into centre box is corroded,leaking and very loose. (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

nearside rear tyre,worn very low on outer edge.

offside front windscreen lower corner is cracked,but out of wiper sweep.

rear silencer support strap is corroded.

Pass 30 Sep 2015 66,927 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 55,027 miles

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

front tyres wearing heavily on outer edge.

offside mirror secured with tape

Pass 24 Aug 2013 39,999 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 36,942 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 33,800 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 29,419 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 25,605 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 20,456 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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EX55 UYW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 EX55 UYW, 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 EX55 UYW registered?

EX55 UYW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is EX55 UYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX55 UYW shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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