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EY55 NWO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

82,866 mi
Last recorded82,866 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY55 NWO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 82,866 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 81,454 miles

Some corrosion starting to become present on n/s front outer sill

Tyres different sizes front-rear

Fail 3 Oct 2023 81,454 miles

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

Some corrosion starting to become present on n/s front outer sill

Tyres different sizes front-rear

Pass 24 Sep 2022 79,524 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 77,654 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 75,884 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 9 Sep 2019 72,248 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 70,415 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 68,767 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 67,631 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 67,631 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 64,654 miles

exhaust deteriorating & leaking slightly

Pass 2 Oct 2014 61,854 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 56,901 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 50,836 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 45,368 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 45,368 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 37,653 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

o/s/r tyre is deterioated

Pass 1 Sep 2009 31,495 miles

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

offside front tyre low on edges

Pass 30 Aug 2008 25,489 miles

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

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 NWO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 EY55 NWO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EY55 NWO registered?

EY55 NWO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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