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LY05 TBX

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,501 mi
Last recorded109,501 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2017 109,501 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 24 Mar 2017 109,501 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 98,079 miles

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Jan 2016 98,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 87,936 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 78,461 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 72,975 miles

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

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

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

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

front tyres wearing low on outer edge

Pass 20 Jan 2012 67,647 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 59,137 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 47,872 miles

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)

Fail 3 Dec 2008 33,760 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 33,760 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 21,744 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 21,744 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 TBX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TBX, 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 TBX registered?

LY05 TBX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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