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FY55 EWT

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

105,217 mi
Last recorded105,217 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 105,217 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 101,201 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 98,284 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 95,413 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 92,917 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 89,759 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 86,770 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2019 86,762 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 83,872 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 80,622 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 76,293 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 71,830 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 68,224 miles

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

REAR EXHAUST HANGER INSECURE CORRODED

STRONG ADVISE/NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE CRACKING ON SIDEWALLS

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 64,048 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Oct 2013 64,048 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 59,358 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 54,580 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 53,722 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 49,340 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 45,472 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 41,528 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 EWT is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 EWT, 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 EWT registered?

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

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