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EY55 YXU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,895 mi
Last recorded104,895 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY55 YXU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2019 104,895 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 95,090 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2018 95,065 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached lower nut loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn p bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 70,228 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 63,220 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 58,311 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 52,243 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 52,243 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 26 Jul 2013 47,304 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 31 Jul 2012 40,581 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 40,581 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 34,480 miles

both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 27 Jul 2010 29,223 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 21,407 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 15,004 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 YXU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YXU, 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 YXU registered?

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

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