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LY05 UDP

2005 Citroen Xsara

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2023
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

87,409 mi
Last recorded87,409 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 UDP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2022 87,409 miles

Front Clutch pedal rubber missing.

Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe above steering rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 both sides perishing/cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust box bracket corroded & snapped. (6.1.2 (a))

Service due spanner illuminated.

Pass 15 Dec 2021 85,660 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe above steering rack. (2.1.5 (a))

wiper blade deteriorated.

Pass 11 Dec 2020 83,998 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated x2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe above steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing low on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing/cracking & wearing low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Drive belt worn, but not excessively cracking (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 11 Dec 2020 83,998 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated x2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe above steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing low on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing/cracking & wearing low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Drive belt worn, but not excessively cracking (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 3 Jun 2019 78,787 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 75,386 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 71,390 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 65,966 miles

both front tyres getting low o/s/rear starting to crack

Pass 15 Jun 2015 60,875 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 56,053 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 50,507 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 45,359 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake hoses slightly split

Pass 28 Jun 2011 40,960 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 36,477 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 29,517 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 22,584 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 UDP is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 UDP, 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 UDP registered?

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

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