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EA05 UBN

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

181,744 mi
Last recorded181,744 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 UBN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2024 181,744 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2024 181,680 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 177,322 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 169,760 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured faded bulbs (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear brake down on effort compared to other side

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2022 169,266 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced hole/corrosion in sill within 30cm of seat mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced hole/corrosion in sill within 30cm of seat mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured faded bulbs (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear brake down on effort compared to other side

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 159,117 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Center section pipe metal hanger corroded and broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive front end of engine, spreading underside (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2020 149,537 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2019 141,385 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears faded (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears worn on edges of treads (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Dec 2019 141,385 miles

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

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears faded (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears worn on edges of treads (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2018 131,907 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears faded (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres bald on edges of treads (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

Fail 15 Dec 2018 131,907 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears faded (4.4.3 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres bald on edges of treads (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2018 122,648 miles

Front tyres worn on edges of treads

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Jan 2018 122,648 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear joint loose (7.1.2)

Front tyres worn on edges of treads

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Dec 2016 113,152 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both rears and both side repeaters (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre very badly cracked/perished

Pass 28 Dec 2015 103,209 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both & perishing (4.1.E.1)

Front brake pads not visible

Nail in Offside rear tyre

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Spare tyre badly perished

Fail 28 Dec 2015 103,209 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both & perishing (4.1.E.1)

Front brake pads not visible

Nail in Offside rear tyre

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Spare tyre badly perished

Pass 30 Dec 2014 92,779 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 30 Dec 2014 92,779 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Dec 2013 81,904 miles

Front brake pads not visible through wheels

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

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)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 27 Dec 2013 81,904 miles

Centre Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front brake pads not visible through wheels

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

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)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 70,321 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 59,082 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2011 47,372 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2010 47,255 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

spare tyre is badly cracked replacement strongly advised

Pass 31 Dec 2009 35,775 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2009 35,775 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 22,458 miles

offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 7 Jan 2008 10,034 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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EA05 UBN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 EA05 UBN, 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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EA05 UBN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 18 April 2005.

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