CarVerify

Free Car Check

MA05 FUE

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

114,300 mi
Last recorded114,300 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 FUE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2018 114,300 miles

Nearside Rear tyre soft ok for test

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front trackrod end / arm slight play

boot hand missing / broken hard to open

front wipers slight deteriorated but clear windscreen

rear exhaust bracket snapped still secure

under tray damaged

Fail 28 Jun 2018 114,293 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint dust cover (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre soft ok for test

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front trackrod end / arm slight play

boot hand missing / broken hard to open

rear exhaust bracket snapped still secure

under tray damaged

Pass 6 Jul 2017 107,989 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 6 Jul 2017 107,989 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Jul 2016 98,484 miles

Rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still supported

Pass 7 Jul 2015 86,902 miles

exhaust back box support strap broken

offside front tyre running off on both edges

oil filler cap missing

Pass 14 Mar 2014 74,547 miles

exhaust rear back box strap broken

heatshield rattling on road test

Pass 17 Jan 2013 65,235 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 60,489 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 55,575 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 55,089 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 45,265 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 34,190 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 33,971 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
Full Citroen Xsara reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

MA05 FUE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MA05 FUE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MA05 FUE?

You can check the full history of MA05 FUE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was MA05 FUE registered?

MA05 FUE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 March 2005.

Is MA05 FUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA05 FUE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MA05 FUE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on MA05 FUE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.