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LY05 MVP

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

178,123 mi
Last recorded178,123 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 MVP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2023 178,123 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2022 166,869 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 151,332 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 143,389 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 143,294 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2017 134,537 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 109,295 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2015 109,292 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 95,809 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 83,171 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 74,014 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 63,915 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 54,140 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 39,985 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT.

Pass 11 Aug 2008 29,726 miles

cuts on front tyres.

Fail 15 Jul 2008 29,726 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

cuts on offside front tyre outer all.

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 MVP is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 MVP, 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 MVP registered?

LY05 MVP is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 August 2005.

Is LY05 MVP safe to buy?

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