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EJ55 DXP

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

107,825 mi
Last recorded107,825 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 107,825 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre dated 2006 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 106,416 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 105,050 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 103,443 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 102,117 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 100,729 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 99,985 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 98,007 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 96,923 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 91,778 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 84,736 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 76,653 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 69,053 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 59,177 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 52,231 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 42,711 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 32,929 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 32,929 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 22,404 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 21,037 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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EJ55 DXP is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 DXP, 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 DXP registered?

EJ55 DXP is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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