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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))
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))
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))
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))
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)
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)
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)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
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)
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)
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
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
nearside rear tyre cracking
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
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
Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)
spare wheel missing
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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?
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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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LV05 YWG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 April 2005.
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