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LY54 DNX

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY54 DNX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026

Brake cable damaged but not to excess parking cable (1.1.15 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 89,602 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Mar 2025 89,602 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both sides (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 82,295 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Mar 2024 82,295 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 75,510 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 72,513 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 69,529 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Jan 2021 69,522 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 68,029 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm/ perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2020 68,029 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm/ perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 63,998 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 56,503 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2017 56,503 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 48,464 miles

front tyres starting to wear inside edge

Pass 22 Dec 2015 39,764 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 34,010 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 30,096 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 28,549 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2012 28,545 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

bad cracking ageing n/s/r tyre cords will be exposed soon.needs replacing

Pass 22 Nov 2011 25,103 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 21,798 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 19,189 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 18,383 miles

all four tyres starting to perish

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 16,542 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 14,385 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 14,382 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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LY54 DNX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 LY54 DNX, 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 LY54 DNX registered?

LY54 DNX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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