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LY05 MUV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

119,288 mi
Last recorded119,288 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 MUV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2023 119,288 miles

exhaust heat shield loose

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 114,213 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 107,448 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 100,187 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 100,185 miles

Nearside Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cill section (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 96,505 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 87,154 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 78,407 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 69,654 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 59,498 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 52,074 miles

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

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

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

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

inner shoulder on both front tyres worn.

Pass 23 Oct 2013 45,419 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 39,457 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 33,520 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 28,262 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 21,543 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 14,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 14,887 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 13,919 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 MUV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 MUV, 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 MUV registered?

LY05 MUV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 16 June 2005.

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