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LV05 YWU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,098 mi
Last recorded96,098 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 YWU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 96,098 miles

Areas of minor windscreen damage, none of which affects the drivers view of the road.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 May 2018 88,449 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 14 May 2018 88,444 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flashing when indicators are operated. (1.1.A.3f)

Side repeater incorrect colour both sides. (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 10 May 2017 80,184 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 80,172 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 May 2016 67,969 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2015 59,357 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 55,746 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 May 2013 51,677 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 May 2012 48,126 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 May 2011 43,225 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 36,749 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

damage to both rear outer sills

Pass 6 Apr 2009 29,227 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

both rear tyres starting to perish and crack

offside front tyre worn on edges and tyre perishing and cracking

Fail 30 Mar 2009 29,063 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

both rear tyres starting to perish and crack

offside front tyre worn on edges and tyre perishing and cracking

Pass 9 Apr 2008 23,189 miles

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

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 YWU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YWU, 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 YWU registered?

LV05 YWU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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