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LD05 YCZ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

52,354 mi
Last recorded52,354 miles
Recorded on15 May 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD05 YCZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2015 52,354 miles

both rear tyres deteriorating

Fail 2 May 2015 52,354 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres deteriorating

Pass 10 May 2014 47,851 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine cover loose

near side rear tyre has surface cracks on the outside

Fail 8 May 2014 47,851 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine cover loose

near side rear tyre has surface cracks on the outside

Pass 8 May 2013 42,086 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 42,086 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 36,642 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 36,451 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 29,023 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 22,790 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 22,790 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

o/s/rear tyre BADLY perished

Fail 20 Mar 2009 16,515 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 16,515 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 11,082 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 YCZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LD05 YCZ, 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 YCZ registered?

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

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