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EJ55 ZGT

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

155,056 mi
Last recorded155,056 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 ZGT
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2024 155,056 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2024 155,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 147,295 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2023 147,295 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 139,600 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 133,466 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 126,131 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 126,131 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 118,671 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 118,671 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 111,444 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 111,444 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 106,640 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 106,640 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 100,887 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 100,602 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front 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 Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

rear tyres cracking

Pass 17 Dec 2015 92,546 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 82,581 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 72,949 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 62,994 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 62,994 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 13 Dec 2011 51,849 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 51,849 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 39,498 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 29,427 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 21,386 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 ZGT is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 EJ55 ZGT, 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 ZGT registered?

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

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