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LB05 YGX

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2015
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

176,572 mi
Last recorded176,572 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 YGX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2014 176,572 miles

nearside rear outer sill corroding

offside rear and centre rear seats/belts not checked due to luggage in boot/seat area and seats folded up

offside registration plate lamp dim

Fail 7 Mar 2014 176,568 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear outer sill corroding

offside rear and centre rear seats/belts not checked due to luggage in boot/seat area and seats folded up

offside registration plate lamp dim

Pass 13 Mar 2013 169,978 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 169,975 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

nearside rear inner brake pad not fitted correctly (spring not located)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 161,906 miles

not able to complete seatbelt test, mobility scooter in rear o/s

Fail 7 Mar 2012 161,847 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

not able to complete seatbelt test, mobility scooter in rear o/s

Pass 10 Mar 2011 153,389 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 153,357 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

unable to check rear seat belts correctly due to wheel chair in vehcile

Pass 18 Mar 2010 137,048 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 28 Sep 2009 119,707 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 104,198 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 88,047 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 75,939 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 60,792 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 42,235 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 38,242 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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LB05 YGX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LB05 YGX, 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 LB05 YGX registered?

LB05 YGX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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