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NY55 EDL

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

108,164 mi
Last recorded108,164 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY55 EDL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 108,164 miles

Both outer sills covered in underseal

Both rear shock absorber rubbers deteriorated

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear suspension components corroded

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both outer sills corroded close to excess (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear sub frame bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 107,874 miles

Both headlamp lenses deteriorated and beam images poor

Both outer sills corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside front to rear rigid brake pipe corroded

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear sub frame bushes deteriorated

Fail 10 Apr 2024 107,874 miles

Both headlamp lenses deteriorated and beam images poor

Both outer sills corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside front to rear rigid brake pipe corroded

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear sub frame bushes deteriorated

Pass 15 Apr 2023 106,085 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2022 103,250 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Apr 2022 103,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 101,216 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2021 101,211 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 20 Apr 2020 99,678 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Fail 20 Apr 2020 99,676 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 23 Apr 2019 96,075 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 91,126 miles

Offside Front drive shaft boot clip slightly loose

Fail 19 Apr 2018 91,073 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front drive shaft boot clip slightly loose

Pass 8 Mar 2017 84,760 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 84,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 76,886 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2016 76,886 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 66,562 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 66,505 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 56,990 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 56,907 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 49,462 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 40,616 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both rear tyres perished very bady

Pass 16 Mar 2012 40,616 miles

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

both rear tyres perished very bady

Pass 21 Mar 2011 27,017 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 22 Jun 2010 24,762 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 21,660 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 21,356 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2008 21,103 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 21,103 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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NY55 EDL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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

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