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CA05 UCG

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

154,654 mi
Last recorded154,654 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 UCG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2024 154,654 miles

Advise sills repaired and covered with underseal

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front head lamps misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 149,593 miles

Advise sills badly rusted both sides

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 147,370 miles

outer sills rusty both sides

Pass 1 Jul 2021 144,547 miles

Front susp Components corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2021 144,519 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front susp Components corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 138,590 miles

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2020 138,590 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 130,914 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 92,804 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Plus suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 90,490 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 86,874 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 Jun 2016 86,785 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 83,561 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 75,404 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 14 Jun 2014 75,403 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 66,127 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 216 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 47,304 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 37,578 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 28,533 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 22,243 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 22,243 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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CA05 UCG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 CA05 UCG, 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 CA05 UCG registered?

CA05 UCG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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