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LY05 LRF

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

71,116 mi
Last recorded71,116 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2014 71,116 miles

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

offside front tyre low on outer edge

Fail 17 Nov 2014 71,096 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

offside front tyre low on outer edge

Fail 6 Nov 2013 66,158 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Serious oil leak

both front Tyres worn low on outer shoulders

rear Exhaust Mount broken - system still adequately supported

Pass 6 Nov 2013 66,158 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Serious oil leak

both front Tyres worn low on outer shoulders

rear Exhaust Mount broken - system still adequately supported

Fail 7 Sep 2012 59,831 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear exhaust band slightly corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2012 59,831 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Rear exhaust band slightly corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2011 53,612 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 46,357 miles

Advise front brake discs worn

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 44,936 miles

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 38,834 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 28,837 miles

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

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 LRF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LRF, 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 LRF registered?

LY05 LRF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 20 June 2005.

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The MOT history for LY05 LRF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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