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LY55 FFD

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

105,732 mi
Last recorded105,732 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY55 FFD
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 105,732 miles

Both outer sills weak

Drivers side front tyre worn smooth on edges

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Passenger front tyre worn smooth on edges

Slight play from both front inner steering arm joints

Fail 20 May 2019 103,776 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (Outer sill) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Both outer sills weak

Drivers side front tyre worn smooth on edges

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Passenger front tyre worn smooth on edges

Slight play from both front inner steering arm joints

Pass 23 May 2018 82,295 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 74,208 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 74,142 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 60,581 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 53,782 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 May 2015 53,782 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 51,244 miles

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

plastic covers on outer sills

Pass 12 Oct 2012 43,709 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 38,756 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 32,386 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2010 32,223 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 26,725 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 20,515 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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LY55 FFD is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LY55 FFD, 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 FFD registered?

LY55 FFD is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 7 December 2005.

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