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LY05 AKG

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

54,634 mi
Last recorded54,634 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 AKG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 54,634 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 51,789 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s n/s 85% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s n/s85% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Feb 2025 51,789 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s n/s 85% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s n/s85% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 49,768 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 47,376 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 47,376 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 43,405 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 41,206 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 40,712 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 39,333 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 39,333 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low o/s n/s (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 37,102 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 35,038 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 32,042 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 28,981 miles

both front tyres have 5.5 mm of tread.

Pass 5 Jul 2013 21,227 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 15,662 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 14,237 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 13,500 miles

rear wiper torn

Fail 2 Jul 2010 13,500 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear wiper torn

Pass 7 Jul 2009 11,555 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 10,809 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2008 10,809 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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LY05 AKG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 LY05 AKG, 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 LY05 AKG registered?

LY05 AKG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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The MOT history for LY05 AKG shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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