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LY05 UUT

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

165,520 mi
Last recorded165,520 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 UUT
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2021 165,520 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 164,213 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 9 Jun 2020 164,208 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 4 Jul 2019 155,730 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 155,722 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 153,676 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 153,676 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 142,030 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 130,305 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 120,325 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 117,350 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 117,350 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 109,947 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 109,947 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 99,717 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 99,717 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 86,783 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)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 74,845 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 74,845 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 59,288 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 49,596 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 39,223 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 UUT is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UUT, 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 UUT registered?

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

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The MOT history for LY05 UUT shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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