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EJ55 DXA

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,022 mi
Last recorded119,022 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 DXA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2020 119,022 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2020 119,021 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 109,760 miles

Nearside Rear tyre 2mm only + nail in it

Offside Rear tyre old /perished

front fog lamps damaged

Fail 4 Dec 2018 109,760 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre 2mm only + nail in it

Offside Rear number plate lamp not working

Offside Rear tyre old /perished

front fog lamps damaged

Pass 2 Dec 2017 98,502 miles

Offside rear tyre perished

Drivers door stiff

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear exhaust held by wire

Pass 6 Dec 2016 87,531 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 6 Dec 2016 87,531 miles

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)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint at rack (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Oct 2015 74,489 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 70,365 miles

nearside front fog light broken

Pass 4 Oct 2013 64,191 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 58,108 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 50,902 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 44,059 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 32,521 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)

front wipers slightly smearing

Pass 8 Oct 2008 25,464 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)

power steering pipes on offside under bonnet not held by bracket

Fail 8 Oct 2008 25,463 miles

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

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)

power steering pipes on offside under bonnet not held by bracket

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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EJ55 DXA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EJ55 DXA, 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 EJ55 DXA registered?

EJ55 DXA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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