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LV05 YWH

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

98,511 mi
Last recorded98,511 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 YWH
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2023 98,511 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2023 98,511 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 88,014 miles

Rear slight blow on exhaust joint

Pass 27 Aug 2021 76,997 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corrosion on rear silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 70,978 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Fail 29 Aug 2020 70,978 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust corroded

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 64,305 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2018 55,562 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2018 55,562 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 47,169 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 47,136 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 44,364 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 44,364 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 40,825 miles

Nearside and offside front tyres perishing, nearside has large split in sidewall.

Pass 24 Apr 2013 37,435 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 33,169 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 29,599 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 25,255 miles

No rear seats fitted allowing seat belt inspection checks to be carried out

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

Fail 24 Apr 2009 20,670 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 20,670 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 14,699 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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LV05 YWH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LV05 YWH, 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 YWH registered?

LV05 YWH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 6 May 2005.

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