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FY55 EWX

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

103,561 mi
Last recorded103,561 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 103,561 miles

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Rear Light cluster lens cracked

Pass 24 Apr 2017 98,188 miles

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Clutch pedal anti slip device missing

Nearside Rear Light cluster lens cracked

Pass 27 Apr 2016 91,986 miles

Centre rear seat removed at time of test.

Crack in nearside rear lamp.

Front brake pads worn to approx 3mm.

Fail 27 Apr 2016 91,986 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure lump in tread (4.1.D.1b)

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

Centre rear seat removed at time of test.

Crack in nearside rear lamp.

Front brake pads worn to approx 3mm.

Pass 5 May 2015 77,916 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre rear seat removed at time of test.

front brake pads worn to approx 4mm.

small crack in nearside rear lamp.

Pass 24 Apr 2014 65,025 miles

nearside front fog lamp broken.

no rear seat belts inspected during test, all rear seats removed at time of test.

Fail 24 Apr 2014 65,025 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front fog lamp broken.

no rear seat belts inspected during test, all rear seats removed at time of test.

Pass 13 May 2013 49,375 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges.

no rear seat belts inspected during test, all rear seats removed at time of test.

Fail 13 May 2013 49,373 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres worn on outer edges.

fine cracks in tread of offside rear tyre, no cords exposed. offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit.

no rear seat belts inspected during test, all rear seats removed at time of test.

Pass 31 May 2012 37,346 miles

exhaust rear silencer mounting strap broken.

fine cracks in tread and sidewalls of both rear tyres, no cords exposed.

Pass 31 May 2011 30,541 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge and small cracks in tread

Pass 7 Jun 2010 22,480 miles

offside rear inner wheel arch trim fouling tyre

Pass 9 Nov 2009 21,611 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 16,878 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 EWX 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 EWX, 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 EWX registered?

FY55 EWX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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