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ML05 LYZ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,909 mi
Last recorded122,909 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 LYZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2017 122,909 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and wearing on the edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and wearing on the edges (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 115,132 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Jan 2016 115,124 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sil (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 107,203 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2015 107,203 miles

Nearside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 99,350 miles

nearside front tyre heavy wear to outer edge

Fail 1 Feb 2014 99,262 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

nearside front tyre heavy wear to outer edge

Pass 26 Jan 2013 91,364 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2012 83,912 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 76,635 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 73,235 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Feb 2010 73,235 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Feb 2009 69,275 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 53,298 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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ML05 LYZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ML05 LYZ, 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 ML05 LYZ registered?

ML05 LYZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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