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EA55 CXU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

80,710 mi
Last recorded80,710 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 CXU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 80,710 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 78,651 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 76,720 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 74,607 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 72,102 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 69,707 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 67,557 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 61,956 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 55,461 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 51,255 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 41,368 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 45,420 miles

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 23 Dec 2014 45,420 miles

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 27 Sep 2013 43,472 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

difficult to start car - possible starter motor problem?

ecm on

exhaust rearbox strap insecure - strongly advise repair

Pass 27 Sep 2013 43,472 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

difficult to start car - possible starter motor problem?

ecm on

exhaust rearbox strap insecure - strongly advise repair

Pass 10 Sep 2012 40,112 miles

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

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

exhaust hanger broken

nearside rear tyre cracked/perished on sidewalls and around tred blocks. advise replacement

Fail 10 Sep 2012 40,112 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust hanger broken

nearside rear tyre cracked/perished on sidewalls and around tred blocks. advise replacement

Pass 13 Sep 2011 37,040 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 12 Sep 2011 37,040 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 31,504 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 15,848 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 14,190 miles

O/S/R Tyre has a lump cut out of sidewall

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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EA55 CXU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EA55 CXU, 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 EA55 CXU registered?

EA55 CXU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 October 2005.

Is EA55 CXU safe to buy?

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