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FY55 EWB

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

122,256 mi
Last recorded122,256 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 EWB
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2018 122,256 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 117,309 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 108,568 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 100,606 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 88,241 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 88,241 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 77,603 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 68,212 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 68,212 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 64,263 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 55,922 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 49,429 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 46,206 miles

bulbs out in dash display

front pads look low

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

auxilary belt has slight cracking appearing

front wipers starting to smear a little

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 EWB is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue 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 FY55 EWB, 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 EWB registered?

FY55 EWB is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 October 2005.

Is FY55 EWB safe to buy?

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