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MV05 LUY

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

74,619 mi
Last recorded74,619 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 LUY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 10 Jan 2023 74,619 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear P bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 in rear ()

Heatshield on steering rack loose in engine bay.

N/S mirror glass missing.

O/S/F shock absorber not fitted correctly into hub.

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked along bottom of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 67,991 miles

Nearside Front seat belt stalk outer covering missing

Nearside Rear seat belt outer covering missing

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

service light on dash

Fail 11 Jan 2022 67,990 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front seat belt stalk outer covering missing

Nearside Rear seat belt outer covering missing

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

service light on dash

Pass 11 Jan 2021 64,441 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 62,503 miles

fuel filter slight corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2018 60,920 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 57,932 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s on markers (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 53,494 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush BACK BUSH (2.4.G.2)

WIPERS SLIGHT SMEERING

Pass 28 Nov 2015 49,376 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 44,852 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 11 Nov 2014 44,852 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 41,033 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 41,033 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 35,946 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 35,946 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 30,437 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 23,628 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 23,628 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 18,929 miles

front tyres scrubbing outer edges

Fail 12 Oct 2009 18,929 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front tyres scrubbing outer edges

Pass 13 Oct 2008 9,423 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 8,519 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 8,514 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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MV05 LUY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 MV05 LUY, 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 MV05 LUY registered?

MV05 LUY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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