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LC05 YYH

2005 Citroen Xsara

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

109,529 mi
Last recorded109,529 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC05 YYH
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2018 109,529 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill is corroded, but not holed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust tail pipe is corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2017 94,151 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Fail 22 Jun 2017 94,150 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 79,648 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 68,878 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 68,772 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 61,346 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 54,937 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2013 54,736 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 48,293 miles

nearside rear tyre wall slightly perished

Fail 29 Jun 2012 48,165 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre wall slightly perished

Pass 1 Jul 2011 41,530 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

auxilary belt badly cracked / worn

front wipers smearing slightly

nearside rear tyre has some damage to sidewall

service light showing on dash

slight rear brake imbalance

turbocharger noisy

Fail 30 Jun 2011 41,496 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

auxilary belt badly cracked / worn

front wipers smearing slightly

nearside rear tyre has some damage to sidewall

service light showing on dash

slight rear brake imbalance

turbocharger noisy

Fail 2 Jul 2010 35,053 miles

FRONT DISCS AND PADS WORN

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 35,053 miles

FRONT DISCS AND PADS WORN

Fail 11 Jun 2009 28,523 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear tyres damaged and cracked. front discs worn

Pass 11 Jun 2009 28,523 miles

rear tyres damaged and cracked. front discs worn

Pass 12 Jun 2008 21,142 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

advise front wipers starting to smear

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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 YYH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YYH, 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 LC05 YYH registered?

LC05 YYH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 7 July 2005.

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