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EF54 CUH

2005 Citroen Xsara

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

142,219 mi
Last recorded142,219 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF54 CUH
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 142,219 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jan 2026 142,215 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 139,328 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front fog lamp damaged

Pass 25 Jan 2024 136,380 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp damaged

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

Fail 18 Jan 2024

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front fog lamp damaged

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 129,569 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 122,669 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 122,669 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 117,458 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

both rear shock absorbers corroded at top

Pass 23 Jan 2020 116,305 miles

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

both rear shocks corroded at top[

Pass 18 Jan 2019 110,657 miles

Offside Rear bump stop perished

Nearside Rear shock absorber corroded at top

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded at top

Pass 24 Jan 2018 106,814 miles

Offside Rear bump stop deteriated

Pass 20 Jan 2017 100,961 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 97,256 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 92,020 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 85,481 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 79,190 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 73,796 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 66,796 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 66,796 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 55,752 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 44,224 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 44,224 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 25 Jan 2008 34,654 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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EF54 CUH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 EF54 CUH, 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 EF54 CUH registered?

EF54 CUH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 January 2005.

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