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NY55 ECW

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

104,494 mi
Last recorded104,494 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY55 ECW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 104,494 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2025 104,490 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 103,726 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all rear seats missing

Fail 16 Jan 2024 103,724 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all rear seats missing

Pass 2 Feb 2023 102,325 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear seats removed, no seat belts tested

Fail 26 Jan 2023 102,323 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear seats removed, no seat belts tested

Pass 8 Jan 2022 100,697 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

weld repairs undersealed

Pass 22 Dec 2020 99,669 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 99,669 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure silencer clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Coolant leak ()

Pass 29 Apr 2019 97,036 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 94,223 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 27 Feb 2018 94,223 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 87,698 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured & offside front (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Jan 2017 87,698 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured & offside front (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak ()

Oil leak ()

Registration plate lamp not working 1 of 2 (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 76,225 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured & offside front (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement & offside front (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

exhaust mount broken

Fail 18 Jan 2016 76,225 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured & offside front (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement & offside front (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

exhaust mount broken

Pass 12 Jan 2015 65,389 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 12 Jan 2015 65,389 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 21 Jan 2014 55,694 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2014 55,694 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

nearside front tyre worn outside the centre 3/4 breadth of tread on outer edge & damaged/deteriorated on outer sidewall

rear exhaust mount corroded & broken

Pass 14 Jan 2013 46,918 miles

nearside front tyre deteriorated

rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 14 Jan 2013 46,918 miles

Centre Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre deteriorated

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 4 Jan 2012 36,808 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 32,855 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jan 2011 32,855 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 27,644 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 21,141 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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NY55 ECW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 NY55 ECW, 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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NY55 ECW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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