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EY55 YNF

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

74,608 mi
Last recorded74,608 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY55 YNF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 74,608 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Steering linkage lightly rubbing both (2.1.4 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2025 71,507 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 69,097 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 67,079 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 63,154 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2022 63,154 miles

Nearside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 61,042 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 61,042 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 58,941 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 56,493 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 54,933 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 53,629 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 53,629 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 51,488 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 19 Sep 2016 51,488 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both front wiper blades have slight smear

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2015 49,084 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 45,424 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 40,570 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 37,265 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 33,473 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 28,909 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 25,097 miles

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

front brake pads and discs worn

Pass 20 Aug 2008 20,840 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 20,840 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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 YNF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 YNF, 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 YNF registered?

EY55 YNF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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