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EY55 YZO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

158,105 mi
Last recorded158,105 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY55 YZO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 158,105 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 153,968 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 153,968 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 148,299 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 148,299 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 141,651 miles

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

Offside Front door check strap broken

Offside windscreen scratched

both front outer sills corroded

edges of front tyres wearing

Pass 10 Apr 2015 135,284 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Apr 2015 135,284 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 125,271 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

outer front sills slightly corroded

windscreen wipers slightly smearing

Pass 18 Mar 2013 105,766 miles

Nearside Outer Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust tailpipe bracket corroded badly

windscreen wipers deteriorated

Fail 18 Mar 2013 105,765 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust tailpipe bracket corroded badly

windscreen wipers deteriorated

Pass 29 Mar 2012 92,040 miles

Nearside Outer Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 29 Mar 2012 92,040 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Coolant leak

Nearside Outer Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

engine top cover loose causing it to damage coolant bleed cap

Pass 2 Apr 2011 81,300 miles

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

top cover fixing broken/missing

Fail 2 Apr 2011 81,300 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

top cover fixing broken/missing

Pass 22 Mar 2010 65,660 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

oil cap missing

top cover loose

Pass 16 Apr 2009 54,403 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 50,980 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 50,288 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 YZO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 YZO, 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 YZO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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