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LY54 OCH

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

178,011 mi
Last recorded178,011 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY54 OCH
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2016 178,011 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 153,604 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 124,603 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 124,603 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 110,149 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 104,948 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 93,879 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Mar 2011 87,846 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front fog lamp lens damaged

rear brakes slightly imbalanced

rear tyres perishing

Fail 28 Feb 2011 87,780 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front fog lamp lens damaged

rear brakes slightly imbalanced

rear tyres perishing

Fail 8 Mar 2010 82,396 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

rear brakes slightly imballanced

Pass 8 Mar 2010 82,396 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

rear brakes slightly imballanced

Pass 13 Mar 2009 74,842 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 72,784 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Jan 2009 72,784 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Jan 2008 58,311 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 58,311 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 OCH 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 62.5%.

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 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 LY54 OCH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LY54 OCH registered?

LY54 OCH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 11 January 2005.

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The MOT history for LY54 OCH shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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