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LY05 CLZ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

166,960 mi
Last recorded166,960 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 CLZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2022 166,960 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 160,491 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 160,491 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exaust heat shield insecure

Pass 17 Feb 2020 155,493 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 144,513 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 144,513 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake pads worn low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 136,709 miles

Engine management light on dash

Fail 20 Mar 2018 136,708 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine management light on dash

Pass 27 May 2017 134,494 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 127,216 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 120,482 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 112,359 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 83,063 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 May 2013 83,063 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 57,707 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 May 2012 57,707 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 48,490 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 48,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2010 40,179 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 32,195 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 22,599 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 CLZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CLZ, 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 CLZ registered?

LY05 CLZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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The MOT history for LY05 CLZ shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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