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EX05 UBP

2005 Citroen Xsara

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

88,743 mi
Last recorded88,743 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 UBP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2018 88,743 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 77,896 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

wipers

Fail 24 Feb 2017 77,838 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

wipers

Pass 26 Feb 2016 68,210 miles

engine cover loose

oil filler cap missing

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

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

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

door stay not working

Fail 26 Feb 2016 68,210 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure both (8.2.2)

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

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

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

door stay not working

engine cover loose

oil filler cap missing

Pass 25 Mar 2015 57,872 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear,seatbelt not inspected.

Fail 24 Mar 2015 57,860 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

child seat fitted to nearside rear,seatbelt not inspected.

Pass 11 Feb 2014 45,925 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Feb 2014 45,925 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 40,403 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 40,403 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 34,251 miles

offside front tyre worn inner edge

srs light staying on

Fail 27 Feb 2012 34,251 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front tyre worn inner edge

srs light staying on

Pass 21 Feb 2011 29,399 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 25,655 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 20,720 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 13,550 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 UBP is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 UBP, 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 UBP registered?

EX05 UBP is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 March 2005.

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The MOT history for EX05 UBP shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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