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EK55 AHZ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

213,508 mi
Last recorded213,508 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 AHZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 213,508 miles

Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (1.6 (c))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides lens opered (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and under the floor few places (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear door slight damage

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged and black tape on (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear stop light lens few cracks

Oil leak, but not excessive under the engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under the floor few places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 200,004 miles

Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (1.6 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides front lens opered (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides front (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced light is dim (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and under the floor few places (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Nearside Rear door slight damage

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged and black tape on (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive under the engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross mamber and under the floor few places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 186,517 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Oct 2023 186,517 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 173,754 miles

Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged black tape on (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre wearing and getting low to nearing 2mm

Oil leak, but not excessive under the engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross mamber (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 167,700 miles

Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear tyre slight wearing edges

Oil leak, but not excessive under the engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 22 Oct 2020 158,271 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive under the engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 23 Oct 2019 147,264 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive under the engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 135,770 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources light is dim (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive under the engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 27 Oct 2017 127,967 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slight wearing edges

Offside Rear tyre have slight pershing cracks

Oil leak under the engine area ()

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Fail 27 Oct 2017 127,967 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slight wearing edges

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear tyre have slight pershing cracks

Oil leak under the engine area ()

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 28 Oct 2016 118,662 miles

n/s number plate bulb is dim

Fail 27 Oct 2016 118,644 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking leaking from hub/backplate (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

n/s number plate bulb is dim

Pass 22 Oct 2015 103,891 miles

Nearside Rear tyre getting low to 2mm

Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the engine

Fail 22 Oct 2015 103,891 miles

Nearside Rear tyre getting low to 2mm

Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the engine

Pass 27 Oct 2014 92,900 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Oct 2014 92,900 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2013 81,980 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 81,980 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 70,736 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 61,645 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2011 61,645 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2010 54,408 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 46,295 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 38,585 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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EK55 AHZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 EK55 AHZ, 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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EK55 AHZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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