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FY55 EWP

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

140,416 mi
Last recorded140,416 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 EWP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 31 Dec 2019 140,416 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 124,361 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 116,106 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 109,270 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 105,185 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 105,185 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 96,579 miles

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

offside rear tyre slight perishing

wiper split at the very end but still clearing screen

Pass 18 Sep 2013 86,895 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 77,543 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 68,442 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 55,918 miles

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

both rear tyres age cracked

spare tyre badly age cracked

Pass 22 Sep 2009 42,234 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2009 42,234 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 29,911 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 EWP is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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

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