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FY55 EWG

2005 Citroen Xsara

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,244 mi
Last recorded127,244 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2019 127,244 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 3 Oct 2019 127,244 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 117,816 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 108,799 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Sep 2017 108,799 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 99,823 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 99,820 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill holed (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 88,335 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Sep 2015 88,335 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 78,648 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 68,417 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust tail pipe deteriorating.

Pass 19 Sep 2012 57,650 miles

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

exhaust tail pipe corroded.

Pass 12 Sep 2011 47,187 miles

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

nearside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Sep 2010 38,175 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 38,175 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 31,818 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 31,818 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 19,924 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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FY55 EWG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FY55 EWG, 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 EWG registered?

FY55 EWG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 October 2005.

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