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LR05 YXO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

112,749 mi
Last recorded112,749 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 YXO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2020 112,749 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2020 112,737 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 101,525 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 97,310 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 97,303 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 97,090 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened drivers (5.2.2a)

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 27 Feb 2016 95,242 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2016 95,242 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 89,234 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 79,710 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

nearside rear tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Pass 13 Mar 2013 72,793 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 69,570 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 69,570 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 57,609 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 57,609 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 50,525 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 50,525 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 40,378 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 28,551 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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LR05 YXO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 LR05 YXO, 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 LR05 YXO registered?

LR05 YXO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 23 April 2005.

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