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LY05 OMX

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

55,324 mi
Last recorded55,324 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 55,324 miles
Fail 30 May 2026 55,324 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2025 54,502 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 53,393 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 8 Feb 2023 48,288 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 44,064 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 42,887 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 39,892 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 36,173 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Jan 2019 36,169 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 31,313 miles

Rear 2 tyres cracking on tread and walls damaged

Pass 5 Dec 2016 26,889 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wall cracking

Offside Rear tyre wall cracking

Fail 29 Nov 2016 26,889 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear tyre wall cracking

Offside Rear tyre wall cracking

Pass 17 Dec 2015 24,035 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 24,034 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/65/15 age cracks + heavily worn on edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/65/15 age cracks (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 18,152 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 15,207 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 12,217 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 8,013 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 3,314 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 2,980 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 2,521 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 OMX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OMX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LY05 OMX registered?

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

Is LY05 OMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY05 OMX shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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