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EX05 UAY

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

128,133 mi
Last recorded128,133 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 UAY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 128,133 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 128,114 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 119,226 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2017 119,226 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively torn (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 106,112 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 91,143 miles

intermitant air bag warning lamp, but not present when tested

Fail 16 Jan 2015 91,138 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 83,371 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 7 Feb 2014 83,371 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 76,864 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 76,864 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 67,343 miles

air-bag warning light on

Fail 21 Mar 2012 67,343 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

air-bag warning light on

Fail 21 Mar 2011 59,947 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside front wheel bearing noisey, no roughness or play detected at time of test.

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 59,947 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front wheel bearing noisey, no roughness or play detected at time of test.

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 55,513 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight wear in steering rack nearside

Fail 16 Mar 2009 49,338 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres worn outer edges & starting to perish

n/s/front tyre worn outer edge

slight play in nearside of steering rack

Pass 16 Mar 2009 49,338 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres worn outer edges & starting to perish

n/s/front tyre worn outer edge

slight play in nearside of steering rack

Pass 15 Mar 2008 40,772 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 39,907 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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EX05 UAY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EX05 UAY, 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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EX05 UAY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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