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LY55 KYE

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,589 mi
Last recorded125,589 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY55 KYE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2021 125,589 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 121,796 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

Pass 7 Jan 2019 114,185 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 114,185 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 87,938 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 77,711 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 72,194 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 67,363 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 61,872 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 61,872 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 59,002 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 54,583 miles

rear tyres wearing on edges and starting to perish(185/65/15h)

slight wear on front brake discs

Fail 3 Sep 2010 54,583 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear tyres wearing on edges and starting to perish(185/65/15h)

slight wear on front brake discs

Pass 7 Jul 2009 47,564 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Dec 2008 43,245 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 KYE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KYE, 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 KYE registered?

LY55 KYE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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