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LD05 YTU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

121,180 mi
Last recorded121,180 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD05 YTU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2018 121,180 miles

Nearside Front power steering rack bit oily

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front wiper blade split but still clearing screen

engine covers fitted

Fail 8 Mar 2018 121,180 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front power steering rack bit oily

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front wiper blade split but still clearing screen

engine covers fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2017 112,268 miles

Nearside Front Tyre low tread on outer edge

Offside Front Door clicking

Offside Rear Tyre perishing

Rear Exhaust bracket adift

Pass 14 Mar 2016 103,726 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 14 Mar 2016 103,726 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear number plate loose

no oil showing on dipstick

Pass 9 Mar 2015 95,478 miles

N/S Windscreen washer not working but sufficiant water from O/S Washer clearing screen

O/S/F Door clicking

Rear number plate loose

Fail 9 Mar 2015 95,478 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine oil low

N/S Windscreen washer not working but sufficiant water from O/S Washer clearing screen

O/S/F Door clicking

Rear number plate loose

Pass 10 Mar 2014 89,194 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 83,786 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 83,786 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 79,130 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 74,325 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 66,632 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Mar 2009 53,548 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Vehicle tested in wet conditions

Wheel trims fitted to vehicle

Pass 26 Mar 2009 53,548 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Vehicle tested in wet conditions

Wheel trims fitted to vehicle

Pass 7 Apr 2008 39,166 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 YTU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YTU, 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 YTU registered?

LD05 YTU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 16 April 2005.

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