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EY05 FWA

2005 Citroen Xsara

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,483 mi
Last recorded107,483 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY05 FWA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2019 107,483 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 107,482 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 98,919 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm low outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm low outer (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear silencer clamp broken

Fail 17 Oct 2018 98,795 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions not tested excessive black smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm low outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm low outer (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear silencer clamp broken

Pass 4 Oct 2017 90,454 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 81,204 miles

both front tyres worn inner & outer edges

nearside wiper blade split

rear wiper blade split

Fail 7 Oct 2016 81,204 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres worn inner & outer edges

nearside wiper blade split

rear wiper blade split

Pass 8 Oct 2015 72,762 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 62,211 miles

Coolant leak

N/S/F wheel trim broken and rattling around the wheel

Rear exhaust strap broken (exhaust secure time of test)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 50,636 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 50,635 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 38,271 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 33,099 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

surface cracks o/s front tyre .

Pass 13 Jul 2010 29,723 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 25,628 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 17,698 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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EY05 FWA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EY05 FWA, 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 EY05 FWA registered?

EY05 FWA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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