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EJ55 ZHB

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,728 mi
Last recorded70,728 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 ZHB
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 70,728 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 67,389 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 65,054 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2023 65,054 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 61,694 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 61,694 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 58,579 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 54,452 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 47,069 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 42,996 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 39,259 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 34,869 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 34,869 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 31,992 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 27,444 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 24,800 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2013 24,800 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 21,477 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 18,482 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 16,064 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 13,154 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 13,154 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 10,851 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 10,851 miles

registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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 ZHB is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 ZHB, 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 ZHB registered?

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

Is EJ55 ZHB safe to buy?

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