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LG05 YSY

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

133,376 mi
Last recorded133,376 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG05 YSY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2017 133,376 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre on 2.1mm

engine management light illuminated

Fail 23 Feb 2017 133,373 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre on 2.1mm

engine management light illuminated

Pass 18 Mar 2016 124,284 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

n/s head light bulb shield in poor condition

Fail 18 Mar 2016 124,284 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

n/s head light bulb shield in poor condition

Pass 18 Mar 2015 118,234 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2014 105,655 miles

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

Rear n/s tyre has cracks in tread pattern.

Fail 14 Mar 2014 105,655 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear n/s tyre has cracks in tread pattern.

Pass 28 Feb 2013 99,521 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 92,565 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 85,792 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 81,439 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 76,233 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust mounting strap coroded

slight blow from turbo charger

undershields and plastic covers restricting inspection

Pass 18 Mar 2008 66,568 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 66,568 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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 YSY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YSY, 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 YSY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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