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EX05 UBS

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

134,163 mi
Last recorded134,163 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 UBS
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2017 134,163 miles

Body has slight corrosion corrosion all over both sides (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 123,839 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2016 123,839 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Fail 28 Jul 2015

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front tyre has cuts on outter edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2015

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front tyre has cuts on outter edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Aug 2014 99,346 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 99,346 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 92,187 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 83,027 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2012 83,027 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 72,258 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 60,912 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 60,912 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 12 Mar 2009 50,251 miles

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 50,251 miles

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 40,447 miles

slight play in n/s track rod end.

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 UBS is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 UBS, 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 UBS registered?

EX05 UBS is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 12 March 2005.

Is EX05 UBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX05 UBS shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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