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EA55 CYC

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

86,466 mi
Last recorded86,466 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 CYC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 86,466 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 83,424 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Nov 2024 83,404 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated boot split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 78,455 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2023 78,455 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Handbrake travel slightly long and nearside rear handbrake lever on caliper slightly seized

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 75,440 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 70,867 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm, tread starting to separate, wearing edges, 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage and switch (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 70,865 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm, tread starting to separate, wearing edges, 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage and switch (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 66,967 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 66,967 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear calliper handbrake mechanism not functioning correctly

Pass 27 Sep 2019 62,771 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 62,771 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 60,894 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 58,400 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2017 58,400 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 55,954 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Oct 2016 55,954 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 53,598 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)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 52,080 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 52,080 miles

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

nearside rear tyre feathering on edge plus showing signs of perishing

Pass 21 Oct 2013 48,297 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 43,754 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2012 43,754 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 38,355 miles

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 33,997 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 27,223 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Oct 2009 27,223 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 20,574 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 CYC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 EA55 CYC, 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 CYC registered?

EA55 CYC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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