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LG05 YSL

2005 Citroen Xsara

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,693 mi
Last recorded64,693 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG05 YSL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 64,693 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear seatbelts not accessible

Pass 22 Feb 2025 61,500 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 56,872 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 53,001 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 49,378 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S and O/S

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S and O/S - Worn inner tread/Perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 43,909 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 43,909 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split apart (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 37,808 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 36,411 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 36,411 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Side repeater incorrect colour BOTH SIDES (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 34,755 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 34,755 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 32,363 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 30,984 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 29,173 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Feb 2014 26,811 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre has slight cracks

Fail 21 Feb 2014 26,805 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

nearside rear tyre has slight cracks

Pass 4 Mar 2013 25,203 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2013 25,203 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 23,427 miles

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

rear exhaust hanger bracket is broken

Pass 21 Feb 2011 21,445 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 18,357 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 15,780 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 15,624 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 13,866 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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LG05 YSL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LG05 YSL, 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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LG05 YSL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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