MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,413 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
Engine MIL light not working .
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Engine MIL light not working .
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Both outer sills soft at rear
EML on
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Both outer sills soft at rear
EML on
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Engine management lamp illuminated
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Outer sill slightly corroded
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Engine management lamp illuminated
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Engine management lamp illuminated
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s & o/s (3.6.B.4e)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s & o/s (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s & o/s (3.6.B.4e)
rear silencer strap corroded
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
rear silencer strap corroded
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
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LB05 YGV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.
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 LB05 YGV, 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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LB05 YGV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 June 2005.
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