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EY55 YZB

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

134,579 mi
Last recorded134,579 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2016 134,579 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 29 Jul 2016 134,579 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 29 May 2015 114,208 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 104,739 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 91,188 miles

Far rear exhaust mounting bracket broken.

Nearside and offside registration plate lamps emit other colour light. Should be white.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering fluid leak (fast) close to the steering rack.

Pass 19 May 2014 91,188 miles

Far rear exhaust mounting bracket broken.

Nearside and offside registration plate lamps emit other colour light. Should be white.

Power steering fluid leak (fast) close to the steering rack.

Pass 16 Nov 2013 72,949 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2013 72,053 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 67,855 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 62,012 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 61,038 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 53,986 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 43,625 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 YZB is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YZB, 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 YZB registered?

EY55 YZB is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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The MOT history for EY55 YZB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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