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EX05 UBU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

173,333 mi
Last recorded173,333 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 UBU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2016 173,333 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 156,638 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 128,198 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 128,198 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 109,020 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

tailgate trim inscure

Fail 27 Aug 2013 109,020 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

tailgate trim inscure

Fail 7 Aug 2012 89,818 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 89,818 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 72,113 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 59,935 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 44,456 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 37,880 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 26,706 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 UBU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 UBU, 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 UBU registered?

EX05 UBU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 9 March 2005.

Is EX05 UBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX05 UBU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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