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LV05 YWO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,730 mi
Last recorded132,730 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 YWO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2018 132,730 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65R15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 119,303 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexible hose to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Jan 2017 119,296 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion outer sill (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexible hose to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 104,861 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and offside inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 89,469 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 12 Jan 2015 89,460 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 80,346 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 80,346 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 76,035 miles

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

near side rear tyre have hairline cracks on side walls and tyre teeads surface

Fail 12 Jan 2013 76,035 miles

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

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

near side rear tyre have hairline cracks on side walls and tyre teeads surface

Pass 12 Dec 2011 69,831 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/F/TYRE WORN

N/S/R/CHILD SEAT FITTED

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 63,950 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 63,726 miles

o/s/f & n/s/f brake discs part worn

Fail 1 Nov 2010 63,726 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

o/s/f & n/s/f brake discs part worn

Pass 19 Apr 2010 60,799 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 60,799 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2009 55,291 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 44,666 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 YWO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YWO, 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 YWO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 9 May 2005.

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