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LY54 UCF

2005 Citroen Xsara

Purple Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

115,075 mi
Last recorded115,075 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY54 UCF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2023 115,075 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 107,416 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 97,155 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 97,150 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 93,944 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 89,462 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 82,587 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 70,783 miles

Offside Front tyre has low edges

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Dec 2016 59,057 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 45,195 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 32,037 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 17,334 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 17,334 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 16,970 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 16,244 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 15,281 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 14,161 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 12,881 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 11,296 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 9,128 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 UCF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 UCF, 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 UCF registered?

LY54 UCF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 13 January 2005.

Is LY54 UCF safe to buy?

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