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LY05 CME

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

91,048 mi
Last recorded91,048 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 CME
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 91,048 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Sep 2025 91,045 miles

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated travel (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2024 88,693 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2024 88,668 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 85,375 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 85,375 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 82,933 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 82,933 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 78,866 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 78,866 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 76,584 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 76,584 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 73,589 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2019 73,589 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2018 71,489 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2018 71,489 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 66,746 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 63,811 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 62,084 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 62,083 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 58,310 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 58,253 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 May 2012 51,351 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 51,351 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine oil leak

Fail 6 May 2011 44,797 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 May 2011 44,797 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 33,385 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 27,366 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 CME is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LY05 CME, 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 CME registered?

LY05 CME is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 13 June 2005.

Is LY05 CME safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY05 CME shows 28 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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