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LY54 GCO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

71,752 mi
Last recorded71,752 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY54 GCO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2021 71,752 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 58,223 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Mar 2020 58,223 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 42,177 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt not fully inspected due to child seat fitted

Fail 8 Mar 2019 42,177 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear seat belt not fully inspected due to child seat fitted

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 38,798 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 37,930 miles

Rear exhaust support broken

Pass 8 Mar 2016 35,700 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 32,711 miles

Front tyres worn.

Pass 18 Feb 2014 29,800 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 26,547 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 23,622 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 19,385 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 15,247 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 12,640 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 8,959 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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LY54 GCO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GCO, 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 GCO registered?

LY54 GCO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 5 January 2005.

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