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LY05 LPL

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

180,338 mi
Last recorded180,338 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 LPL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2014 180,338 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 14 May 2013 154,654 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

unable to see front brake pads

Pass 12 May 2012 132,377 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)

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

wipers slightly smeery

Pass 12 May 2011 120,395 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 100,810 miles

Oil leak

nearside door clips exposed but not sharpe

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2009 75,454 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 75,448 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 50,805 miles

Covers preventing access to some components.

Front tyres are close to the limit.

N/s front wheel arch liner is loose.

Fail 9 Jun 2008 50,805 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Covers preventing access to some components.

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front tyres are close to the limit.

N/s front wheel arch liner is loose.

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 LPL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LPL, 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 LPL registered?

LY05 LPL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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