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LB54 YZG

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

62,321 mi
Last recorded62,321 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB54 YZG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 62,321 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 60,092 miles

exhaust back box slight leak

sills damaged

Fail 12 Nov 2024 60,092 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four deep cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust back box slight leak

front wipers not tested

sills damaged

Pass 20 Oct 2023 57,899 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

rear axle corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2023 57,899 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

rear axle corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2022 56,175 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside headlamp poor dipped beam pattern

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 54,009 miles

Brake fluid discolouring

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened + Rear axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 51,776 miles

Brake fluid discolouring

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 49,778 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2019 49,778 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 48,949 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 47,636 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2017 47,636 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear mounting strap corroded and broken (7.1.1)

both front tyres heavily worn on edges

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 22 Oct 2016 46,225 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 45,050 miles

rear chassis rusted.

Pass 27 Oct 2014 22,678 miles

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

rear chassis rusted slightley .

rear exhaust braket broken off .

Pass 2 Nov 2013 41,424 miles

front discs worn

rear exhaust box support mounting insecure

Pass 3 Nov 2012 39,552 miles

rearexhaust mounting insecure

Pass 5 Nov 2011 37,005 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 34,541 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 29,060 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 28,935 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

FRONT BRAKE-PADS APEAR LOW (VIEW OBSCURED). Thanx.

Pass 1 Nov 2008 22,803 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 17,548 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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LB54 YZG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 LB54 YZG, 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 LB54 YZG registered?

LB54 YZG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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