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LV05 YWG

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

131,471 mi
Last recorded131,471 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 YWG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 131,471 miles

Covers and under trays fitted to this vehicle preventing the full inspection of some components.

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear shock lower bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres low on tread and perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 131,469 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Covers and under trays fitted to this vehicle preventing the full inspection of some components.

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear shock lower bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres low on tread and perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2019 123,590 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill week (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Tailgate switch slightly faulty

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2019 123,578 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected Damaged and showing white light (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill week (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Tailgate switch slightly faulty

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 116,183 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 May 2018 116,180 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2017 111,566 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to wear on edges

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 102,587 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 95,498 miles

Centre exhaust hanger broken away from exhaust

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Mar 2015 95,296 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Centre exhaust hanger broken away from exhaust

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front tyres worn on edges

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 860,164 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both rear shock covers split and not protecting the shock absorbers.

could not open rear hatch

Pass 21 Mar 2013 71,315 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 60,244 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear tyre cracking

Fail 20 Mar 2012 60,212 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 29 Mar 2011 46,894 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 31,226 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 31,226 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

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

front pads appear low

Pass 14 Mar 2009 22,653 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 22,653 miles

Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 15,445 miles

spare wheel missing

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 31 Mar 2008 15,445 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

spare wheel missing

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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LV05 YWG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 LV05 YWG, 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 LV05 YWG registered?

LV05 YWG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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