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LY05 LME

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

116,159 mi
Last recorded116,159 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2023 116,159 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 100,417 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 92,505 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 86,245 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 76,128 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 76,128 miles

Power steering component leaking Sensor/switch leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 72,974 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD INSECURE

Pass 20 Jun 2017 68,666 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD INSECURE

Pass 21 Jun 2016 62,121 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 62,121 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 56,465 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2015 56,465 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 51,440 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 46,422 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 41,325 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 35,637 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 30,759 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 23,674 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 18,746 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 LME is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LME, 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 LME registered?

LY05 LME is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 14 June 2005.

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