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LM54 YEL

2005 Citroen Xsara

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

144,083 mi
Last recorded144,083 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM54 YEL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2020 144,083 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2020 144,082 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2019 136,716 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 126,977 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 117,843 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 108,443 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 97,411 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 86,543 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 16,650 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 78,245 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 70,379 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

rear exhaust silencer mounting stap heavily corroded - recommend replacement

Pass 5 Apr 2011 61,165 miles

struggled to get through smoke test will need attention

Fail 5 Apr 2011 61,165 miles

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

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

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

struggled to get through smoke test will need attention

Pass 19 Jan 2010 52,712 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 42,336 miles

advise rear tyres 2-3mm

strong advise slight play in n/s/f track rod end

Pass 10 Jan 2008 32,234 miles

advise oil on fuel tank

advise rear brakes noisy

strong advise rear tyres on the limit at time of test

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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LM54 YEL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LM54 YEL, 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 LM54 YEL registered?

LM54 YEL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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