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LV05 DYS

2005 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

71,167 mi
Last recorded71,167 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 DYS
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2021 71,167 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pas switch (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 71,111 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pas switch (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 61,971 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both seat ()

Pass 27 Sep 2019 59,168 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Sep 2019 59,168 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 54,503 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

offside rear parking brake needs attention just met requirments

Pass 29 Sep 2017 50,120 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 29 Sep 2017 50,120 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 49,335 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 49,335 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 48,626 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 47,328 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 47,319 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 44,671 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 38,708 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 35,755 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 32,355 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 28,791 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 28,791 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 26,708 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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LV05 DYS is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LV05 DYS, 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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LV05 DYS is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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