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LY05 UDN

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

118,785 mi
Last recorded118,785 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 UDN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 118,785 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65x15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 117,916 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 115,031 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake service recommended asap

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 111,781 miles

Offside Rear tyre on 3-4 mil tread depth

Pass 10 Nov 2021 108,553 miles

Offside Rear tyre on 3 mil tread depth

Pass 25 Nov 2020 106,725 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 104,976 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn low on outer shoulder

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 101,517 miles

Offside Front tyre worn low on inner shoulder replacement recommended

signs of leak sump plug area

Pass 2 Jan 2018 96,325 miles

Front wipers smear!

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65x15 also advise wheel alignment check / adjust! (4.1.E.1)

The front exhaust heat shield is loose!

Fail 2 Jan 2018 96,324 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Front wipers smear!

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65x15 also advise wheel alignment check / adjust! (4.1.E.1)

The front exhaust heat shield is loose!

Pass 9 Jan 2017 88,746 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 88,746 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65x15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 80,893 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 75,833 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 75,833 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 70,123 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 59,263 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 59,263 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

offside rear brake discs corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2011 48,173 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2010 39,281 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2010 39,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 28,877 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 19,370 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 17,719 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 UDN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 UDN, 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 UDN registered?

LY05 UDN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 9 July 2005.

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