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LY05 VTA

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,590 mi
Last recorded95,590 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2019 95,590 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 79,454 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 74,574 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 69,159 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 64,688 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jun 2015 64,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 59,891 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)

Fail 11 Jun 2014 59,891 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 54,279 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 48,331 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 48,331 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 42,695 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 36,649 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 30,729 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

both front tyre low on edges

Fail 25 Jun 2009 30,660 miles

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Centre Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

both front tyre low on edges

Pass 27 Jun 2008 24,616 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 VTA 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 VTA, 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 VTA registered?

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

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