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EX05 UBT

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,981 mi
Last recorded159,981 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2022 159,981 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2022 159,981 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 158,441 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 155,738 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 149,478 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 149,478 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 141,894 miles

n/s/f side repeater fading

oil leak

rear wiper split

undertray fitted

Fail 15 Feb 2018 141,894 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

n/s/f side repeater fading

oil leak

rear wiper split

undertray fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2017 135,750 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 126,965 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

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

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 3 Mar 2015 116,514 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 107,957 miles

All tyres are wearing on shoulders

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 107,957 miles

All tyres are wearing on shoulders

Pass 9 Mar 2013 97,252 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 83,660 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 70,227 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 57,327 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 57,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2009 45,221 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 33,639 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 UBT is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EX05 UBT, 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 UBT registered?

EX05 UBT is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 11 March 2005.

Is EX05 UBT safe to buy?

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