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EX55 HUH

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,290 mi
Last recorded129,290 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 HUH
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 129,290 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2026 129,290 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2025 118,556 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack body (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 29 Jul 2025 118,556 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack body (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 108,402 miles

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

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel track rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2024 108,402 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel track rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 100,034 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Jul 2023 100,034 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 94,290 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 94,290 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 90,897 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Aug 2021 90,897 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 87,636 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 81,554 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 74,212 miles

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 19 Jul 2018 74,212 miles

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

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 67,192 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 67,192 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 60,252 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 53,069 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 53,069 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 47,286 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 41,682 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 41,682 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 36,440 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 32,420 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 26,550 miles

nearside rear tyre cracked

offside rear tyre cracked

Pass 10 Sep 2009 21,093 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 16,205 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 15,270 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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EX55 HUH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EX55 HUH, 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 EX55 HUH registered?

EX55 HUH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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