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LY55 KWC

2005 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

169,080 mi
Last recorded169,080 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY55 KWC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2018 169,080 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

chips in front screen but not in drivers view of the road

n/s/f lower arm bush perished

o/s/f lower arm bush perished

o/s/r tyre perished and worn near to limits

sills corroded and starting to feel soft

Pass 13 Nov 2017 159,523 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

front exhaust bracket cracked

Pass 7 Nov 2016 147,267 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 136,489 miles

nearside front fog lamp damaged and not working.

Pass 26 Nov 2014 129,259 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 122,686 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 110,977 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 110,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 91,859 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 71,192 miles

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

O/s foot & handbrake efficiency.

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 71,192 miles

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

O/s foot & handbrake efficiency.

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 54,782 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 38,610 miles

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

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 KWC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 KWC, 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 KWC registered?

LY55 KWC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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