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LX05 ULY

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

101,945 mi
Last recorded101,945 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 ULY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2017 101,945 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rearmost (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2017 101,945 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rearmost (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 May 2017 101,901 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill holed/weak (5.2.6)

child seat fitted o/s/r seat

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Front coil spring corroded both coil springs (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low/worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 May 2016 94,244 miles

Front brake pads not visible through wheels

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt link bar (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt link bar (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Pass 27 May 2015 87,886 miles

n/s/r child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

o/s/r child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Pass 28 May 2014 79,411 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2013 71,141 miles

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 24 May 2012 62,407 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 62,407 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 May 2011 50,516 miles

horn function impeared slightly

Fail 23 May 2011 50,516 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

horn function impeared slightly

Pass 22 May 2010 40,232 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Jun 2009 30,524 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 30,524 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2008 23,493 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nsf tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 30 May 2008 23,493 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nsf tyre bald on outer edge

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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LX05 ULY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LX05 ULY, 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 LX05 ULY registered?

LX05 ULY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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