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EY55 XXL

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

56,342 mi
Last recorded56,342 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2019 56,342 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Central Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear TYRE PERISHED

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

Offside 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 18 Jul 2018 53,748 miles

front tyres worn slightly inner edges

Fail 18 Jul 2018 53,748 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

front tyres worn slightly inner edges

Pass 22 Jul 2017 51,049 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 51,049 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc clip broken (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

engine management light on

o/s/r handbrake in the 'on' position without it being applied

rear exhaust bracket snapped off

Pass 29 Jul 2016 48,479 miles

rear exhaust mounting snapped off

Fail 29 Jul 2016 48,479 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 rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

handbrake travel high

rear exhaust mounting snapped off

Pass 23 Jul 2015 44,839 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2014 40,070 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jul 2014 40,070 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jul 2013 34,564 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 34,564 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 30,567 miles

Oil leak

nearside front tyre low on edges

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 21 Jul 2012 30,567 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre low on edges

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 23 Jul 2011 26,221 miles

Both front braking disc's are slightly worn

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 26,221 miles

Both front braking disc's are slightly worn

Pass 28 Jul 2010 22,337 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Jul 2010 22,337 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jul 2009 16,376 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Jul 2008 11,384 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 XXL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 XXL, 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 XXL registered?

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

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