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EY05 MMO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

129,874 mi
Last recorded129,874 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY05 MMO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 129,874 miles

offside and nearside outer sills starting to corrode. not excessive at time of test

Pass 20 Nov 2019 118,878 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2019 118,878 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 106,987 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 97,932 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread shredding

Offside Front tyre tread shredding

Fail 15 Nov 2017 97,932 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread shredding

Offside Front tyre tread shredding

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 89,454 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 89,454 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 81,010 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 81,025 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 75,265 miles

nearside front tyre worn on out side edge

Fail 11 Oct 2014 75,265 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on out side edge

Pass 1 Oct 2013 69,449 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 69,449 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 59,459 miles

right hand wing repeater lamp starting to discolour

Fail 5 May 2011 52,396 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

left hand front tyre worn to 2mm on outer shoulder

left hand rear tyre worn to 3mm on outer quarter

right hand front tyre worn to 3mm on outer shoulder

Pass 5 May 2011 52,396 miles

left hand front tyre worn to 2mm on outer shoulder

left hand rear tyre worn to 3mm on outer quarter

right hand front tyre worn to 3mm on outer shoulder

Pass 27 Apr 2010 44,267 miles

rear wiper blade split at ends

Pass 21 Apr 2009 36,099 miles

Both front tyre treads worn low on inner and outer edges.

Fail 21 Apr 2009 36,099 miles

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

Both front tyre treads worn low on inner and outer edges.

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 26,315 miles

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

Spare wheel missing.

Fail 29 Apr 2008 26,315 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Spare wheel missing.

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 MMO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EY05 MMO, 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 MMO registered?

EY05 MMO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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