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MW05 UGR

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

72,421 mi
Last recorded72,421 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW05 UGR
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 72,421 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2026 72,421 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 71,738 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 71,300 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 71,058 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 70,724 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 69,473 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 68,599 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 66,466 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 65,132 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 62,355 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 60,488 miles

Rear tyres perished

Fail 20 Apr 2016 60,488 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear tyres perished

Fail 22 Apr 2015 54,232 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 54,232 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 50,489 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 44,614 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 44,614 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 41,318 miles

Rear exhaust mount incomplete

Pass 28 Apr 2011 35,411 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 30,225 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 26,974 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 22,953 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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MW05 UGR is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 MW05 UGR, 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 MW05 UGR registered?

MW05 UGR is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 17 June 2005.

Is MW05 UGR safe to buy?

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