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MF05 LYO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

77,482 mi
Last recorded77,482 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF05 LYO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 77,482 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 73,587 miles

Offside front door check strap missing

Small hole in rear exhaust section

Fail 11 Aug 2016 73,587 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front door check strap missing

Small hole in rear exhaust section

Pass 10 Aug 2015 68,427 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Aug 2015 68,427 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre in poor condition, with cracks in sidewalls, also tread getting low

offside rear tyre,in poor condition, with cracks in sidewall, also tread getting low

Pass 15 Aug 2014 63,155 miles

Both rear tyre sidewalls perished and starting to crack

Rear exhaust hangar snapped

Fail 15 Aug 2014 63,155 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Both rear tyre sidewalls perished and starting to crack

Rear exhaust hangar snapped

Fail 28 Aug 2013 57,924 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2013 57,924 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2012 55,553 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 55,553 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 47,607 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 3 Aug 2011 47,607 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 2 Aug 2010 39,182 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 39,182 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 28,985 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 21,232 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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MF05 LYO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LYO, 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 LYO registered?

MF05 LYO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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