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LY05 JLO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

101,862 mi
Last recorded101,862 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 JLO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 101,862 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides starting to crack (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front wiper blades starting to split

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre and tyre cracking ()

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides starting to crack (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 98,778 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking and nail in tread

Pass 8 May 2017 93,263 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides cracking (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing uneven wearing uneven

Nearside Rear tyre wearing uneven and cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 4 May 2016 88,881 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides cracking (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Front deep cut tyre side wall

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

Offside Front nail in tyre tread

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 13 Apr 2015 85,282 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre side wall cut

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven

Pass 25 Apr 2014 82,373 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs wearing

front brake pads getting low

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven

Pass 9 May 2013 76,807 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 76,806 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2012 68,465 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 60,963 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 53,156 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 44,556 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 35,633 miles

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

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

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 JLO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 JLO, 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 JLO registered?

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

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