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LR05 JPY

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

140,373 mi
Last recorded140,373 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 JPY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2020 140,373 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 134,283 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 134,281 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2018 130,492 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2017 127,158 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 127,158 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 May 2016 121,421 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 121,421 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 May 2015 115,592 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 May 2014 110,170 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 103,536 miles

engine management light on

Pass 2 May 2012 95,531 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 95,531 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 3 May 2011 84,793 miles

Both offside position lamps stay on when switch is off

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 May 2011 84,786 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both offside position lamps stay on when switch is off

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 73,434 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 14 Apr 2010 73,410 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 11 May 2009 60,625 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 May 2008 44,811 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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LR05 JPY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LR05 JPY, 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 LR05 JPY registered?

LR05 JPY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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