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LD55 YMG

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,037 mi
Last recorded97,037 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 YMG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 97,037 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 95,513 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 93,703 miles

Offside Front Inner wing brake pipe rusty

Offside Front Spring catching inner wing

Pass 11 Oct 2022 91,811 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 90,709 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 90,709 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached No locking nut fitted and ball joint pinch bolt loose !! (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2020 89,070 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))

o/s/f anti-roll bar link upper boot deteriorating

Pass 16 Oct 2019 86,541 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 82,595 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 82,595 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 78,714 miles

Offside outer sill corroded & holed but not within prescribed area

Pass 21 Oct 2016 75,297 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 75,297 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 71,328 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 68,046 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 63,650 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 58,570 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 52,958 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 44,397 miles

advisories both front discs lipped both rear discs corroded pitted rear exhaust b adly corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2009 34,674 miles

Slight chaf in os/f brake hose.

Pass 15 Oct 2008 26,611 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 YMG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 LD55 YMG, 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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LD55 YMG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 October 2005.

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