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EA55 HHT

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

74,564 mi
Last recorded74,564 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 HHT
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 74,564 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened rear torsion bars corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 74,486 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security general corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 72,295 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 69,070 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lenses faded (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Lower outer sill has surface rust

Nearside Lower surface rust outer sill

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tire has cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 64,119 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 64,119 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 61,651 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated 2 small nips (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perishing and worn on the outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front outer sills corroding

Pass 23 Nov 2019 58,550 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears and n/s/r wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front sills corroding

Pass 24 Nov 2018 52,982 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 48,814 miles

both front tyres wearing close to legal limits / both worn on outer edges 185 / 65 / 15 advise to replace soon

o/s/r tyre becoming cracked / perished 185 / 65 / 15 advise to replace

underside / components all areas showing general corrosion

Fail 28 Nov 2017 48,814 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both w/blades split 26" x 2 (8.2.2)

both front tyres wearing close to legal limits / both worn on outer edges 185 / 65 / 15 advise to replace soon

o/s/r tyre becoming cracked / perished 185 / 65 / 15 advise to replace

underside / components all areas showing general corrosion

Pass 21 Nov 2016 43,639 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Body has slight corrosion outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 Nov 2016 43,638 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Body has slight corrosion outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 36,905 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

child seat fitted centre rear seat

Pass 6 Nov 2014 30,603 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 29,135 miles

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

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

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

front discs and pads slightly

Pass 15 Nov 2013 29,135 miles

front discs and pads slightly

Pass 12 Nov 2012 27,579 miles

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

rear tyres perished on sidewalls

Pass 29 Oct 2011 26,154 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

power steering pipes insacure

Fail 29 Oct 2011 26,154 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

power steering pipes insacure

Pass 29 Oct 2010 24,435 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 22,868 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 20,480 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 20,480 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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 HHT is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 HHT, 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 HHT registered?

EA55 HHT is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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