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MF05 LXY

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

92,968 mi
Last recorded92,968 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF05 LXY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2016 92,968 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 92,934 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 84,415 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 74,655 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 68,667 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 60,332 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 18 May 2011 48,281 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 39,031 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 35,714 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 27,544 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 23,118 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear wiper blade starting to split

Fail 4 Mar 2008 23,118 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear wiper blade starting to split

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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MF05 LXY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MF05 LXY, 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 MF05 LXY registered?

MF05 LXY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 8 March 2005.

Is MF05 LXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF05 LXY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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