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LY05 VCP

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,821 mi
Last recorded60,821 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 VCP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2019 60,821 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 57,482 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 51,863 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Mar 2017 51,863 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 46,893 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 41,063 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 37,763 miles

Offside rear brake caliper binding slightly

Fail 6 Mar 2014 37,763 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake caliper binding slightly

Pass 22 Feb 2013 33,775 miles

Rear offside brake binding preventing full assessment of rear wheel bearing

Fail 22 Feb 2013 33,775 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear offside brake binding preventing full assessment of rear wheel bearing

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 10 Feb 2012 30,190 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 30,190 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Jan 2011 25,397 miles

advise all tyres perishing

advise both front tyres wearing unevenly

advise off side door mirror body damaged

advise off side lower sill panel damaged

Pass 5 Jan 2010 20,795 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 19,545 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 15,011 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 VCP is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VCP, 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 VCP registered?

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

Is LY05 VCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY05 VCP shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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