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LY55 HPA

2005 Citroen Xsara

Black Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

92,602 mi
Last recorded92,602 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 92,602 miles

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

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2026 92,602 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 90,596 miles

Nearside Bonnet damaged

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 88,081 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2024 88,081 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working Both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 84,935 miles

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2023 84,935 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 81,914 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 78,148 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 75,092 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 71,883 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 68,038 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 60,390 miles

near side front tyre is wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 12 Jan 2015 55,185 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 55,185 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 49,201 miles

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

nearside rear door difficult to close

Fail 10 Jan 2014 49,201 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

nearside rear door difficult to close

Fail 2 Jan 2013 41,874 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 41,874 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 35,333 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 35,333 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 30,280 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 23,766 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 18,249 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 HPA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 HPA, 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 HPA registered?

LY55 HPA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 16 December 2005.

Is LY55 HPA safe to buy?

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