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LY05 DFN

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

127,297 mi
Last recorded127,297 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 DFN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 127,297 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2025 127,297 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both have no pattern lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 117,818 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 109,378 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low and worn on edges , badly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective opaque no pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low and worn on edges , badly perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 Jul 2023 109,169 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective opaque no pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked in tyre chalk for identification (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low and worn on edges , badly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective opaque no pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low and worn on edges , badly perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 104,255 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 96,401 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 88,152 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on edges and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 78,901 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2019 78,901 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both fronts split and smear screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 71,883 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 65,432 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 59,542 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 53,739 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 21 Apr 2015 53,739 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 47,105 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2014 47,105 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 40,022 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front number plate damaged

Pass 6 Mar 2012 32,160 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise nearside front tyre bald on outer edge ,

Pass 15 Mar 2011 25,434 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 18,927 miles

nsf fog light damaged

Pass 30 Mar 2009 13,283 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

wipers deteriorating

Pass 18 Apr 2008 7,739 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 DFN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc 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 DFN, 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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LY05 DFN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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