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EY55 NWV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

100,395 mi
Last recorded100,395 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY55 NWV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2022 100,395 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 97,816 miles

Offside Front Inner cv boot weeping

Pass 18 Nov 2020 95,729 miles

Offside Front Inner cv joint boot weeping

Fail 16 Nov 2020 95,729 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner cv joint boot weeping

Pass 22 May 2019 91,892 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 May 2018 87,487 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Nearside Rear tyre edges slightly wearing

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 May 2018 87,449 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tailpipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Nearside Rear tyre edges slightly wearing

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Apr 2017 82,723 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 82,723 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 78,258 miles

Exhaust Rusty.

Front Brake Discs worn.

Offside Rear Tyre Cracks in side wall. 185/65x15 t

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

Rear Wiper Worn.

Pass 28 Apr 2015 74,289 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 72,025 miles

Front wiper blades split

O/S/R tyre perished

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 67,407 miles

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

offside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Fail 29 Aug 2013 67,407 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

offside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Aug 2012 62,228 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 56,326 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 50,145 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 40,916 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 31,012 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

brake pads worn approx 60/70

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 NWV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 NWV, 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 NWV registered?

EY55 NWV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 10 September 2005.

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