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DY05 LKU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

312,539 mi
Last recorded312,539 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 LKU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2022 312,539 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 312,504 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 300,008 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 274,211 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 245,556 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 245,429 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 104,115 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 4 Jul 2017 104,113 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 73,455 miles

Both front section outer sills weak

Fail 6 Jul 2016 73,455 miles

Both front section outer sills weak

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 57,931 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 57,929 miles

Rear position lamp(s) not working offside rear (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working offside rear (1.1.C.1d)

nearside front inner brake pad is worn

Pass 23 Aug 2014 50,645 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 38,463 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 38,463 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 30,132 miles

exhaust emissions (vehicle needs a run to clear emissions).

rear tyres are deterioated. n/s/r tyre has cuts in tread. n/s/r tyre tread is worn (3mm).

rear wiper blade is deterioated/worn.

spare wheel is missing.

Fail 14 Aug 2012 30,132 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

exhaust emissions (vehicle needs a run to clear emissions).

rear tyres are deterioated. n/s/r tyre has cuts in tread. n/s/r tyre tread is worn (3mm).

rear wiper blade is deterioated/worn.

spare wheel is missing.

Pass 30 Aug 2011 22,784 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 20,000 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 16,358 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 13,009 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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DY05 LKU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DY05 LKU, 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 DY05 LKU registered?

DY05 LKU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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