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EY55 NXL

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

69,134 mi
Last recorded69,134 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY55 NXL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 69,134 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 68,116 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 27 Jan 2025 68,115 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 66,869 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2024 66,869 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2023 64,879 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers corroded

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2023 64,879 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers corroded

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2022 63,245 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 63,245 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 61,316 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 60,203 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 57,209 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 53,771 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 53,771 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 50,687 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 47,132 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 42,796 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 36,757 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 32,661 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 27,992 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 25,302 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 25,302 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 22,722 miles

front discs slighly worn

rear discs slightly pitted/scored

Pass 6 Aug 2009 16,493 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 12,405 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 NXL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 NXL, 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 NXL registered?

EY55 NXL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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