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MW05 UGT

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,239 mi
Last recorded87,239 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW05 UGT
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 87,239 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension general corrosion

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension general corrosion

Pass 4 Mar 2025 86,011 miles

Front Suspension general corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension general corrosion

Fail 4 Mar 2025 86,011 miles

Front Suspension general corrosion

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension general corrosion

Pass 5 Mar 2024 84,380 miles

Front Suspension general corrosion

Handbrake travel

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Into arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension general corrosion

Pass 6 Mar 2023 80,563 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To arch (1.1.11 (c))

Rear General suspension corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 78,073 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 78,071 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 185/65r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 74,875 miles

h/brake travel

Pass 3 Mar 2020 73,506 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 67,972 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 67,971 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 61,298 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 57,307 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 57,306 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 53,737 miles

both front tyres cracked

Pass 16 Jun 2014 49,703 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 46,710 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 43,540 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 40,655 miles

n/s/f tyre worn inner/outer edges close too limits..n/s/r tyre inner/outer walls cracked

Fail 22 Jun 2011 40,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s/f tyre worn inner/outer edges close too limits..n/s/r tyre inner/outer walls cracked

Pass 15 Jun 2010 36,921 miles

n/s/f tyre side walls cracked/worn on edges..n/s/r tyre side wall cracked

Fail 25 Jun 2009 33,208 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 33,208 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 27,403 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 UGT 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 75%.

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 UGT, 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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MW05 UGT is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 June 2005.

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