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CITROEN XSARA (2005)

Running costs, common problems, and reliability data based on 6,241 real MOT tests in 2024.

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MOT Pass Rate

66%

Total Tests (2024)

6,241

Avg Mileage

108,979 mi

Est. Annual Cost

£2,217

Is the 2005 CITROEN XSARA reliable?

Below average reliability. Budget extra for maintenance and repairs. That's 16 points below the national average of 82%. It falls below the CITROEN brand average of 79%.

At 19 years old, 66% of CITROEN XSARAs from 2005 passed their MOT first time in 2024. That's based on 6,241 tests across the UK. The average mileage at this age is 108,979 miles.

How does the 2005 CITROEN XSARA compare?

Rank among all 2005 cars463th out of 526(top 88%)
Rank among all CITROEN models542th out of 599(top 90%)
vs national average-16% (82% avg)
vs 2005 cars average-6% (72% avg)
vs CITROEN average-13% (79% avg)

Mileage Analysis

The average 2005 CITROEN XSARA has 108,979 miles on the clock, which is below the expected 140,600 miles for a 19-year-old car. This suggests lighter use than average, which generally means less wear on major components.

Best year to buy a CITROEN XSARA?

The most reliable year is the 2010 model with a 72% MOT pass rate, while the 2001 model has the lowest at 66%. The 2005 sits between the two at 66%.

How much does a 2005 CITROEN XSARA cost to run?

⛽Fuel (Petrol, 1749cc)
£1,327
🏛️Road Tax
£135
🔧MOT Test
£55
🛠️Predicted Repairs

Higher than average due to low pass rate

£700
Total per year£2,217
Per month£185/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year (UK average), current fuel prices, and repair likelihood from MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

CITROEN XSARA by Year

YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
201072%2,31892,813 mi
200971%4,24894,809 mi
200867%5,348101,789 mi
200767%9,515104,291 mi
200668%10,059102,625 mi
200566%6,241108,979 mi
200468%5,455114,026 mi
200366%3,664117,235 mi
200268%2,613112,057 mi
200166%1,687115,502 mi
200067%464107,932 mi
199967%21888,392 mi
199869%27194,084 mi

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About the 2005 CITROEN XSARA

The 2005 CITROEN XSARA is a family car with a 1749cc petrol engine. 6,241 of these vehicles were MOT tested in 2024, making it a reasonably common sight on UK roads. It sits in the bottom 88% of 2005 cars for MOT pass rates.

With an average of 108,979 miles at 19 years old, CITROEN XSARA owners tend to use this car less than the typical driver.

2005 CITROEN XSARA Fuel Costs

The 1749cc petrol engine offers a reasonable balance between performance and economy. Expect around 36 mpg in mixed driving, which works out to roughly £1,327 per year at current petrol prices of 142p per litre (based on 7,400 miles per year).

What does it cost to own a 2005 CITROEN XSARA?

Total estimated annual running cost is £2,217 (£185/month), broken down as £1327 fuel, £135 road tax, £55 MOT, and £700 predicted repairs. The higher repair estimate reflects the 66% MOT pass rate. Cars in this bracket tend to need work on suspension, brakes, and emissions components.

CITROEN XSARA Reliability Trend

The CITROEN XSARA has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 1 percentage points.

Buying a Used 2005 CITROEN XSARA

At 19 years old, the CITROEN XSARA is firmly in budget territory. Purchase prices are low, but check for rust, worn suspension bushes, and electrical gremlins. A full service history is especially valuable at this age. If you're flexible on year, the 2010 model has the highest pass rate at 72%. With 6,241 MOT tests in our data, there's strong statistical confidence in these figures.

Alternatives to the 2005 CITROEN XSARA

If reliability is your priority, there are 4 similar cars with a higher MOT pass rate. Here are comparable petrol cars with similar engines: