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LY54 VUJ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

50,851 mi
Last recorded50,851 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2010
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2010 50,851 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 50,851 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 42,262 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 42,262 miles

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

advise front discs in poor condision

advise offside front tyre low

Pass 25 Jan 2008 32,553 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

spare wheel missing

Fail 17 Jan 2008 32,367 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

spare wheel missing

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 VUJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VUJ, 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 VUJ registered?

LY54 VUJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 20 January 2005.

Is LY54 VUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY54 VUJ shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LY54 VUJ have outstanding finance?

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