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FL55 EWY

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

100,761 mi
Last recorded100,761 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 EWY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2023 100,761 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear axle is corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2022 98,179 miles

Rear lower axle bushes worn

Fail 14 Mar 2022 98,179 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear lower axle bushes worn

Pass 13 Apr 2021 96,248 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel cooler damaged.

lower engine mount soft

Fail 29 Mar 2021 96,245 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel cooler damaged.

lower engine mount soft

Pass 13 Feb 2020 95,561 miles

windscreen delaminating

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel cooler damaged

Fail 13 Feb 2020 95,561 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (4.4.3 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel cooler damaged

windscreen delaminating

Pass 15 Feb 2019 93,521 miles

slight damage to diesel cooler under vehicle.

Pass 2 Mar 2018 91,691 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 82,262 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt linkarm (2.4.G.2)

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

fuel tank filler pipe cracking

Pass 14 Apr 2016 78,677 miles

fuel tank filler pipe cracking

n/s/r tyre cracking in tread 185 65 15

Fail 14 Apr 2016 78,677 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre cracking in tread 185 65 15

Pass 15 Apr 2015 70,767 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2014 66,214 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 59,997 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 59,997 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 53,952 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 51,242 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 47,348 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 47,341 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 39,479 miles

nsr tyre perishing

Pass 23 Oct 2008 30,982 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 30,982 miles

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

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

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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FL55 EWY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2005 Citroen Xsara models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 71,718 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 FL55 EWY, 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 FL55 EWY registered?

FL55 EWY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 October 2005.

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