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LC05 YWS

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

57,353 mi
Last recorded57,353 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2010
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC05 YWS
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2010 57,353 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 57,351 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 54,575 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Fail 7 Oct 2009 54,575 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 52,933 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 52,701 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Both rear tyres perished

Pass 9 Jun 2008 40,479 miles

only way to use above rear seats legaly is to remove centre seat belt completly or refit the origional nearside rear seat with belt catch, refitting childs seat on top of seat using the seatbelt catch.

nearside rear seat removed with seat belt catch. childs seat fitted in place of above using the centre seatbelt retainer,making centre seatbelt use illegal.

Fail 9 Jun 2008 40,479 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

only way to use above rear seats legaly is to remove centre seat belt completly or refit the origional nearside rear seat with belt catch, refitting childs seat on top of seat using the seatbelt catch.

nearside rear seat removed with seat belt catch. childs seat fitted in place of above using the centre seatbelt retainer,making centre seatbelt use illegal.

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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LC05 YWS is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 LC05 YWS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LC05 YWS registered?

LC05 YWS is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 10 June 2005.

Is LC05 YWS safe to buy?

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