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LY05 MVM

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

75,768 mi
Last recorded75,768 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 75,768 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2026 75,766 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2025 73,702 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 71,494 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2024 71,492 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 65,592 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 61,144 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2022 61,144 miles

Nearside Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing DROP LINK BAR RUBBER SPLIT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 58,641 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 56,922 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 54,987 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Sep 2019 54,987 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 53,799 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2018 53,788 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 51,274 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 51,274 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 51,024 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre nail in outer edge of tread.

Fail 12 Sep 2016 51,024 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre nail in outer edge of tread.

Pass 28 Aug 2015 47,118 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush n/s/front wishbone rear mounting bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 28 Aug 2015 47,118 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear exhaust box strap broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed wall cracked to cord (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush n/s/front wishbone rear mounting bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 41,074 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 35,282 miles

off side rear tyre cracked outer wall,185/65r15

Fail 4 Jun 2013 35,282 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

off side rear tyre cracked outer wall,185/65r15

Pass 7 Jun 2012 28,737 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 28,737 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 25,975 miles

front wiper mechanism clonking when operated.

Pass 18 Jun 2010 23,024 miles

front brake discs partly worn.

outer front brake pads wearing low.

Pass 16 Jun 2009 18,870 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 18,870 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 14,450 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 MVM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MVM, 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 MVM registered?

LY05 MVM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 June 2005.

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