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LY05 OYX

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,856 mi
Last recorded127,856 miles
Recorded on13 May 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 OYX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2015 127,856 miles

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

damage to near side outer sill.

Fail 12 May 2015 127,856 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

damage to near side outer sill.

Pass 30 May 2014 117,283 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 13 May 2013 96,925 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2013 96,925 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 77,641 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 May 2011 55,525 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 26 May 2010 37,395 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2009 17,572 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 May 2008 8,806 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 OYX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OYX, 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 OYX registered?

LY05 OYX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 July 2005.

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