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EY55 NRF

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

85,993 mi
Last recorded85,993 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY55 NRF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2018 85,993 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 85,993 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2017 81,441 miles

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

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 7 Nov 2017 81,441 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre worn on inner and outer edges (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Offside Front tyre worn close to cords . Tyre close to legal limit

Pass 3 Nov 2016 70,211 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened suspect pads may be wearing low (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre shows uneven wear on outer edge

hub caps fitted; wheel retainers not checked

Pass 4 Nov 2015 61,789 miles

engine light on

Fail 3 Nov 2015 61,781 miles

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

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

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

engine light on

Pass 30 Sep 2014 56,778 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on edges close to limit

n/s/r tyre starting to perish on outer wall

Fail 26 Sep 2014 56,709 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on edges close to limit

n/s/r tyre starting to perish on outer wall

Pass 30 Sep 2013 48,963 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2013 48,963 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 39,900 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2012 39,876 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 33,599 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 29,046 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 25,194 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 18,516 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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EY55 NRF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 EY55 NRF, 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 EY55 NRF registered?

EY55 NRF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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