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LC05 NYL

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,016 mi
Last recorded123,016 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC05 NYL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019 123,016 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 116,968 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 116,770 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 110,574 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 102,605 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 102,382 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 97,365 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 87,621 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 77,074 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 66,333 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 66,333 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 56,501 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 46,322 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 34,144 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 24,177 miles

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

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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LC05 NYL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LC05 NYL, 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 LC05 NYL registered?

LC05 NYL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 July 2005.

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