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EY55 NWA

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

133,183 mi
Last recorded133,183 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY55 NWA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2022 133,183 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2022 133,169 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 129,967 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 125,334 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 125,332 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 119,238 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 119,237 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 112,567 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 106,631 miles

both wiper blades starting to split

fuel filler neck becoming perished/cracked

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

under shields and covers preventing full inspection

Fail 26 Sep 2017 106,631 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front and nearside also has play in its ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Steering system fouling nearside front wing liner detached and fouling steering and suspension components (2.2.D.2a)

nearside number plate light dim

both wiper blades starting to split

fuel filler neck becoming perished/cracked

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

under shield becoming detached

under shields and covers preventing full inspection

Pass 26 Sep 2016 98,222 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front tyre wearing low on edges

Pass 30 Sep 2015 88,364 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 88,364 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 79,067 miles

Both rear quarter panels damaged

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel flap missing

Rear exhaust strap broken

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre bald on outer edge (185/65/15)

Fail 15 Sep 2014 79,065 miles

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

Both rear quarter panels damaged

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel flap missing

Rear exhaust strap broken

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre bald on outer edge (185/65/15)

Pass 15 Sep 2013 70,491 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 15 Sep 2013 70,491 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 27 Sep 2012 61,246 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

only 1 out of 2 washer jets working but provides sufficient washer liquid

Pass 27 Sep 2012 61,246 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

only 1 out of 2 washer jets working but provides sufficient washer liquid

Pass 30 Sep 2011 50,300 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

engine top cover fixings broken

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

windscreen wipers slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Sep 2010 42,514 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 42,514 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front wiperblades starting to smear windscreen

o/s/r stop light worked only when tapped

Pass 23 Sep 2009 35,141 miles

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

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

brake pads worn

Fail 18 Sep 2009 35,141 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)

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

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

brake pads worn

Pass 4 Sep 2008 29,234 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 NWA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NWA, 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 NWA registered?

EY55 NWA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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