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FY55 EVK

2005 Citroen Xsara

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,338 mi
Last recorded101,338 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 EVK
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2015 101,338 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 92,790 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrison on rear

corrison on sills

Fail 18 Sep 2014 92,789 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrison on rear

corrison on sills

Pass 9 Sep 2013 83,384 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 73,096 miles

offside front tyre has uneven wear.

security of rear exhaust.

Pass 20 Sep 2011 62,646 miles

both front brake discs lipped and coprroded

both rear discs corroded

clutch pedal rubber missing

engine undertray broken

handbrake lever travel high in operation

nearside rear caliper handbrake lever not returning to stop

Fail 20 Sep 2011 62,646 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

both front brake discs lipped and coprroded

both rear discs corroded

clutch pedal rubber missing

engine undertray broken

handbrake lever travel high in operation

nearside rear caliper handbrake lever not returning to stop

Pass 17 Sep 2010 53,268 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 47,116 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 40,105 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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FY55 EVK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 FY55 EVK, 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 FY55 EVK registered?

FY55 EVK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 September 2005.

Is FY55 EVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY55 EVK shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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