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EX05 UCD

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

92,367 mi
Last recorded92,367 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2017 92,367 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 92,367 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 87,511 miles

excessive corrosion to NSF and OSF outer sills but is outside prescribed areas

Fail 11 Mar 2016 87,511 miles

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

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

excessive corrosion to NSF and OSF outer sills but is outside prescribed areas

Pass 4 Mar 2015 81,183 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 81,183 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 73,997 miles

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

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

boot handle broken

slight damage to nearside front seat belt

Fail 11 Mar 2014 73,997 miles

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

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

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

boot handle broken

slight damage to nearside front seat belt

Pass 12 Mar 2013 66,098 miles

rear tyres badly perished and cracking on sidewalls

Fail 12 Mar 2013 66,098 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear tyres badly perished and cracking on sidewalls

Pass 13 Mar 2012 57,415 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 47,545 miles

o/s/r tyre has cut in side wall

Pass 12 Mar 2010 37,673 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 27,194 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 19,058 miles

n/s/f tyre getting low on inner edge, but o.k for now.

o/s/f tyre low on inner edge. passes test, but will need changing soon.

Fail 4 Mar 2008 19,058 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

n/s/f tyre getting low on inner edge, but o.k for now.

o/s/f tyre low on inner edge. passes test, but will need changing soon.

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 UCD is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel 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 UCD, 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 UCD registered?

EX05 UCD is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 15 March 2005.

Is EX05 UCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX05 UCD 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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