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EK55 KNX

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

113,700 mi
Last recorded113,700 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 KNX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 113,700 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 111,809 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 107,600 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2022 107,600 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2021 93,037 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 74,819 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 65,580 miles

Rear exhaust mounting corroded.

Fail 17 Jul 2019 65,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust mounting corroded.

Pass 9 Jul 2018 63,408 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 61,680 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 60,310 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 60,309 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 57,246 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)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 52,482 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 45,977 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 45,966 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 41,578 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 35,162 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 29,159 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 23,305 miles

front brake discs lipped - worn

front wipers starting to smear

Pass 24 Sep 2008 17,781 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 KNX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 KNX, 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 EK55 KNX registered?

EK55 KNX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 September 2005.

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