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LY05 DHF

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

151,335 mi
Last recorded151,335 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2023 151,335 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 144,608 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 138,281 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust clamp

Pass 24 Jul 2020 132,098 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 122,777 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 112,602 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 103,274 miles

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

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

Rear rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 4 Jun 2016 88,557 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 81,959 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 81,959 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 77,137 miles

Coolant leak from rad

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Jun 2013 69,110 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 4 Jun 2013 69,110 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 62,688 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 62,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 56,215 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 48,539 miles

All tyre side walls in very poor condition

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges and passengers side rear on edge starting to get low

Passenger side rear tyre flat

Pass 8 Jun 2009 39,590 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 39,590 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 May 2008 29,137 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 29,137 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 DHF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 DHF, 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 DHF registered?

LY05 DHF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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