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EX05 UBH

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,334 mi
Last recorded126,334 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 UBH
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2020 126,334 miles

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

Undertray fitted preventing some underside components checks

Fail 22 Dec 2020 126,333 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Undertray fitted preventing some underside components checks

Pass 25 Jan 2020 122,949 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn onouter edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 24 Jan 2020 122,948 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn onouter edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 113,147 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 100,663 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 100,663 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 89,991 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 89,991 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 77,387 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 77,208 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 71,274 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 71,270 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 64,254 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 54,611 miles

rear exhaust corrosion apparant

Pass 30 May 2012 45,372 miles

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

both front wheel has inner damage

under cover damaged

Pass 7 Jun 2011 38,121 miles

oil filler cap missing

Pass 8 Apr 2010 35,249 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 35,249 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 27,167 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 22,133 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 UBH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 EX05 UBH, 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 EX05 UBH registered?

EX05 UBH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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