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EY55 YXZ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

119,987 mi
Last recorded119,987 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY55 YXZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2021 119,987 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened See axle and surrounding components; trailing arms and prescribed areas corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 119,985 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Entire sill requires attention (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Entire sill requires attention (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened See axle and surrounding components; trailing arms and prescribed areas corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 119,330 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 119,300 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 118,331 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 114,681 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 110,616 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

tread depths osf4mm,osr4mm,nsf7mm,nsr6mm

Pass 7 Sep 2016 106,098 miles

Offside osr4mm osf5mm nsr7mm nsf4mm

Pass 3 Sep 2015 99,519 miles

osr5mm osf5mm nsr5mm nsf5mm

Pass 3 Sep 2014 92,397 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 85,145 miles

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

wear to inner and outer edge of offside front tyre

wear to outer edge of nearside front tyre

Fail 5 Sep 2013 85,145 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

wear to inner and outer edge of offside front tyre

wear to outer edge of nearside front tyre

Pass 5 Sep 2012 77,925 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 77,924 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 71,247 miles

Brake Discs worn and defaced

NSR Tyre Perished

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

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

Fail 30 Aug 2011 71,247 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Brake Discs worn and defaced

NSR Tyre Perished

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 64,134 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 54,927 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 44,834 miles

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)

offside rear tyre slightly low

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 YXZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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