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EX05 DBU

2005 Citroen Xsara · Diesel · 1997cc

Red Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1997cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2005 Citroen Xsara Diesel 1997cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 4 (69% pass rate). It has 98,298 miles on the clock, averaging 8,327 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EX05 DBU

MOT Status
Due date passed
98,298
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2008
69%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 4 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
8,327

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading98,298 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year8,327
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EX05 DBU 22k41k60k79k98k '08'17'13

Check EX05 DBU

Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage98,298 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,296 miles
Since last MOT+12,050 miles
PASS
Mileage86,246 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,244 miles
Since last MOT+14,771 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,473 miles
Since last MOT+14,926 miles
PASS
Mileage56,547 miles
Since last MOT+2,949 miles
PASS
Mileage53,598 miles
Since last MOT+3,980 miles
PASS
Mileage49,618 miles
Since last MOT+5,433 miles
PASS
Mileage44,185 miles
Since last MOT+3,616 miles
PASS
Mileage40,569 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage40,569 miles
Since last MOT+6,349 miles
PASS
Mileage34,220 miles
Since last MOT+12,185 miles
PASS
Mileage22,035 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 DBU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1997cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeEX — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About EX05 DBU

What car is EX05 DBU?

EX05 DBU is an red Citroen Xsara, diesel (1997cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2005.

What is the mileage of EX05 DBU?

The last recorded mileage for EX05 DBU was 98,298 miles, recorded on 2 Mar 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EX05 DBU passed its MOT?

EX05 DBU has had 13 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (9 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 2 Mar 2017.

Is EX05 DBU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EX05 DBU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is EX05 DBU?

EX05 DBU is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.