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EA55 CXV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2022
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

117,863 mi
Last recorded117,863 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 CXV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2022 117,863 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer cracked (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear light lense damaged

Pass 2 Nov 2021 106,263 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Nov 2020 93,951 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 93,951 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 83,485 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Oct 2019 83,477 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Body mounting fixings insecure n/plate cover (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 78,045 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2018 78,045 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 72,553 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

Clutch pedal anti-slip rubber missing

Covers obscuring some components

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view glass cracked (8.1.2a)

Spare tyre defective pressure low ()

Fail 9 Sep 2017 72,508 miles

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

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)

Brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

Clutch pedal anti-slip rubber missing

Covers obscuring some components

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view glass cracked (8.1.2a)

Spare tyre defective pressure low ()

Pass 22 Sep 2016 66,876 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm in centre tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view glass cracked (8.1.2a)

Fail 22 Sep 2016 66,876 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn off smooth on inside edge (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm in centre tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view glass cracked (8.1.2a)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 60,177 miles

Exhaust rear silencer hanger strap broken

Offside front tyre worn to 3mm

Offside wing mirror cracked

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jul 2015 60,177 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust rear silencer hanger strap broken

Offside front tyre worn to 3mm

Offside wing mirror cracked

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 55,901 miles

2 child seats fitted to rear, not allowing a full check of adult belts

wipers worn

both rear tyre sidewalls badly perished

Fail 9 Jul 2014 55,901 miles

2 child seats fitted to rear, not allowing a full check of adult belts

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

wipers worn

both rear tyre sidewalls badly perished

Pass 11 Jul 2013 50,998 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2012 43,170 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyre walls cracking [age related]

Pass 11 Jul 2012 43,170 miles

both rear tyre walls cracking [age related]

Pass 28 Oct 2010 32,740 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 32,740 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2009 25,928 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 17,932 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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EA55 CXV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 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 EA55 CXV, 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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EA55 CXV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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