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EK05 UGC

2005 Citroen Xsara

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2013
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

284,004 mi
Last recorded284,004 miles
Recorded on9 May 2012
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 UGC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2012 284,004 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 267,707 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 247,153 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 228,903 miles

Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

centre stop lamp n/w

Pass 19 May 2010 209,100 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 192,989 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 170,247 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 132,501 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 132,045 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 88,784 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 42,728 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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EK05 UGC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 EK05 UGC, 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 EK05 UGC registered?

EK05 UGC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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The MOT history for EK05 UGC shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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