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LD05 YCY

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

71,839 mi
Last recorded71,839 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD05 YCY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2023 71,839 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 71,228 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 69,336 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 69,336 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 67,941 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 67,929 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 65,594 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 63,017 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 62,997 miles

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

Nearside Rear silencer hanging bracket corroded exhaust system secure

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

all four tyres have worn and perished side walls

Pass 8 Mar 2017 59,897 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 56,313 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 52,344 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 52,344 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 48,678 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 45,137 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 45,137 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 41,273 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 38,766 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 35,580 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 35,580 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 33,297 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2008 25,112 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 25,112 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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LD05 YCY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2005 Citroen Xsara models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 71,718 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 LD05 YCY, 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 LD05 YCY registered?

LD05 YCY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is LD05 YCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD05 YCY shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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