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LY05 CXZ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

107,737 mi
Last recorded107,737 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 CXZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2020 107,737 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Aug 2019 103,509 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 103,509 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 99,569 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 94,701 miles

Front tyre's starting to wear on inner edge's

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

Fail 9 Aug 2017 94,701 miles

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

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

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

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

Front tyre's starting to wear on inner edge's

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

Pass 25 Aug 2016 92,526 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 92,526 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 89,184 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 89,184 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 86,218 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 84,031 miles

Front brake pads getting low

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

Rear exhaust mount deteriorated

Pass 29 Aug 2012 72,955 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 63,000 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 63,000 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 54,950 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 45,528 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 36,604 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 34,872 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 34,872 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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 CXZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CXZ, 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 CXZ registered?

LY05 CXZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 11 May 2005.

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