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LY54 UBO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

110,452 mi
Last recorded110,452 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY54 UBO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2018 110,452 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Slightly binding

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Slightly binding

Offside Rear Slightly binding

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 4 Jan 2018 110,426 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Arch liner (insecure) (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/65/15 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Slightly binding

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Slightly binding

Offside Rear Slightly binding

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 101,040 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 92,309 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 81,798 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside number plate lamp lence missing

Pass 27 Dec 2013 72,682 miles

Both rear tyres cracked and 3mm

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 27 Dec 2013 72,682 miles

Both rear tyres cracked and 3mm

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Dec 2012 64,175 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 52,233 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 46,772 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 37,842 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 37,842 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 29,263 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2008 18,371 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 UBO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 UBO, 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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LY54 UBO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 6 January 2005.

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