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LD55 PYV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,698 mi
Last recorded84,698 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 PYV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2017 84,698 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 84,668 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 82,861 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 82,861 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 80,350 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 74,946 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 74,943 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fail 3 Oct 2013 70,955 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 70,955 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 65,798 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 58,331 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 51,129 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 51,127 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 38,363 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 29,073 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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LD55 PYV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LD55 PYV, 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 LD55 PYV registered?

LD55 PYV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 6 October 2005.

Is LD55 PYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD55 PYV shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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