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LY05 DRV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

68,722 mi
Last recorded68,722 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2021 68,722 miles

Nearside Front outer sill corroded

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Apr 2020 64,998 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2020 64,998 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 64,053 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 61,450 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 61,187 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2016 50,169 miles

Nearside Rear 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 19 May 2015 42,805 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 40,662 miles

Engine management warning light stays on

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2014 40,662 miles

Engine management warning light stays on

Pass 18 May 2013 37,066 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edges

Noise around engine area when clutch pedal is depressed

Pass 14 May 2012 32,961 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 32,961 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside and offside wiper blades split on the edges

Pass 23 May 2011 30,494 miles

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 22 May 2010 24,999 miles

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

Nearside rear outer tyre wall parished

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

Pass 9 May 2009 20,164 miles

Clutch pedal antislip rubber pad missing

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside mirror housing damaged

Fail 9 May 2009 20,164 miles

Clutch pedal antislip rubber pad missing

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside mirror housing damaged

Pass 24 May 2008 15,920 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 DRV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DRV, 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 DRV registered?

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

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