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LC05 RUY

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

139,133 mi
Last recorded139,133 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC05 RUY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2021 139,133 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 124,137 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 109,689 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pas rack pipe (2.1.5 (a))

offside rear door damaged

Pass 24 Aug 2018 103,842 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door damaged

both side sills corroded

power steering pipe/hose or steering rack possible leaking (possible oil from engine) clean to confirm

Fail 23 Aug 2018 103,841 miles

Offside Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear passenger door damaged

both side sills corroded

power steering pipe/hose or steering rack possible leaking (possible oil from engine) clean to confirm

Pass 22 Aug 2017 100,274 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 100,009 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Aug 2016 100,002 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Aug 2015 98,428 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on outeredge

offsiderear tyre cracked and perished

slight play in offside inner rack joint

Pass 22 Jan 2014 94,567 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2014 94,497 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 22 Jan 2013 89,658 miles

exhaust rear mounting broken

Fail 15 Jan 2013 89,629 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

exhaust rear mounting broken

Pass 19 Dec 2011 83,022 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 69,015 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 11 Dec 2009 52,472 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2009 52,472 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 35,877 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres slight wear to outer tread

Pass 3 Feb 2008 21,204 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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LC05 RUY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 RUY, 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 RUY registered?

LC05 RUY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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