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EX05 UCB

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

150,074 mi
Last recorded150,074 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 UCB
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 150,074 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 148,094 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 145,117 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 142,499 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 140,041 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 138,926 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracking (weathered) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Dec 2019 137,183 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

advise engine sump dented

Fail 27 Dec 2019 137,183 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

advise engine sump dented

advise reverse lights in/op

Pass 5 Jan 2019 111,786 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2019 111,786 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 107,315 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 100,903 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 94,096 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 84,460 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 75,946 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2014 75,946 miles

oil leak

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Feb 2013 67,850 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 61,050 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 53,186 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 44,761 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 44,760 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front tyre worn very low inner edge - borderline pass

Pass 8 Feb 2010 44,760 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 37,227 miles

nearside front tyre worn low outer edge

offside front tyre worn low inner edge

Pass 25 Feb 2008 27,506 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 UCB is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UCB, 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 UCB registered?

EX05 UCB is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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