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LY05 DVK

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

76,183 mi
Last recorded76,183 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2020 76,183 miles

Both sides outer sills have corrosion, and corrosion repairs. There are areas with weakness and/or small perforations, but these are outside the area that concerns this inspection.

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides front hoses: Spring clips securing hoses to body brackets are virtually non-existent. Hose ferrules are corroded, and will not release from brackets, so are deemed secure. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear cross-axle brake pipe is corroded, unable to view clearly due to position on vehicle. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Clutch pedal rubber not fitted.

Fail 8 Oct 2020 76,183 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Motor can be heard running, but no screenwash delivered to screen. (3.5 (a))

Both sides outer sills have corrosion, and corrosion repairs. There are areas with weakness and/or small perforations, but these are outside the area that concerns this inspection.

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides front hoses: Spring clips securing hoses to body brackets are virtually non-existent. Hose ferrules are corroded, and will not release from brackets, so are deemed secure. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear cross-axle brake pipe is corroded, unable to view clearly due to position on vehicle. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Clutch pedal rubber not fitted.

Pass 13 May 2019 73,286 miles

Clutch pedal anti slip not fitted.

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides, rear of outer sill panels. Visible from the underside, and also bubbling under paint. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 13 May 2019 73,286 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Clutch pedal anti slip not fitted.

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides, rear of outer sill panels. Visible from the underside, and also bubbling under paint. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2018 71,368 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2018 71,368 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2017 68,333 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 68,274 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL (5.2.6)

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

Pass 27 May 2016 64,692 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 64,689 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 May 2015 61,569 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre 3mm tread

Pass 19 May 2014 59,147 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S linkrod has slight play

O/S/R light unit cracked but not affecting light output

Fail 19 May 2014 59,147 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S linkrod has slight play

O/S/R light unit cracked but not affecting light output

Pass 16 May 2013 55,949 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 May 2012 53,705 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 50,748 miles

n/s/f tyre wareing on outside edge

Pass 10 May 2010 48,330 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 45,704 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 38,021 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 DVK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DVK, 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 DVK registered?

LY05 DVK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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