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LY55 EZT

2005 Citroen Xsara

Black Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

160,895 mi
Last recorded160,895 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2013
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY55 EZT
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2013 160,895 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

n/s/f fog light lense cracked

rear exhaust box hanger strap has been repaired

Pass 14 Dec 2012 150,559 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 7 Dec 2012 150,237 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Dec 2011 138,766 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 127,956 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 127,956 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 117,319 miles

Front discs and pads worn

Fail 1 Dec 2009 117,319 miles

Front discs and pads worn

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 99,547 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Dec 2008 99,547 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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LY55 EZT is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LY55 EZT, 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 LY55 EZT registered?

LY55 EZT is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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