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LY05 HNC

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

80,707 mi
Last recorded80,707 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 HNC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2016 80,707 miles

Central Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

windscreen damaged, but not effecting the view of the road

Fail 7 Nov 2016 80,707 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/65 15 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Central Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

EML shows a fault

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

windscreen damaged, but not effecting the view of the road

Pass 19 Sep 2014 64,140 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 19 Sep 2014 64,140 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Aug 2013 55,139 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 45,463 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2012 45,343 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 37,283 miles

n/s door mirror glass missing

o/s/f tyre slightly worn outer edge

Fail 5 Jul 2011 37,255 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s door mirror glass missing

o/s/f tyre slightly worn outer edge

Pass 29 Jun 2010 32,677 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 32,677 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2009 25,669 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/r tyre outer wall scuffed

Pass 25 Apr 2008 18,617 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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 HNC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 HNC, 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 HNC registered?

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

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