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LY05 DRX

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

94,475 mi
Last recorded94,475 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 DRX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2017 94,475 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

pulleys noisy

slight misfire on idle

Fail 25 Feb 2017 94,468 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

pulleys noisy

slight misfire on idle

Pass 26 Feb 2016 84,205 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 79,784 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 79,784 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 67,586 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 67,586 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 57,392 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 28 Jan 2012 47,023 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2012 47,023 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 31,718 miles

advise handbrake travel high

advise off side rear tyre wearing unevenly

advise rear brake pads wearing low

advise turbo heat sheild loose

Fail 22 Feb 2011 31,718 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

advise handbrake travel high

advise off side rear tyre wearing unevenly

advise rear brake pads wearing low

advise turbo heat sheild loose

Pass 25 May 2010 29,201 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 23,459 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 23,459 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2008 18,420 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 DRX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DRX, 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 DRX registered?

LY05 DRX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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