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LY05 AMU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

64,870 mi
Last recorded64,870 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 AMU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2021 64,870 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2021 64,867 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2020 64,308 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2019 63,096 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 61,771 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 61,770 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 59,641 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 58,352 miles

Offside rear tyre getting low 185/65/15

Slight oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2015 56,715 miles

Oil leak

back box bracket broken, exhaust supported with wire.

n/s/f tyre very low on edges.

o/s/r tyre cracking in the tread.

Pass 25 Jun 2014 42,680 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 42,680 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 40,279 miles

off side front tyre worn on both edges (low pressure)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 38,613 miles

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Jun 2011 37,157 miles

off side front tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Pass 28 Jun 2010 34,504 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 30,691 miles

near side front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 7 Apr 2008 28,754 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 AMU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 AMU, 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 AMU registered?

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

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