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LV54 YUG

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,811 mi
Last recorded142,811 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV54 YUG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2022 142,811 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

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

Steering box has seepage steering wrack (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 126,438 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 126,435 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box snapped (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 109,011 miles

both outer sills undersealed

rear axle beam very rusty

Fail 15 Dec 2020 109,001 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

both outer sills undersealed

rear axle beam very rusty

Pass 18 Dec 2019 103,110 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2019 103,110 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Dec 2018 95,865 miles

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))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 89,968 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 83,313 miles

osf brake pipe rusty

slight play in osf wheel bearing

Pass 27 Nov 2015 76,135 miles

Front front tyres worn close to wear indicators

Rear Backbox corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2015 76,135 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front front tyres worn close to wear indicators

Rear Backbox corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2014 67,077 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 67,077 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 60,267 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 60,267 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 52,340 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)

Top engine cover insecure

Pass 5 Mar 2012 48,218 miles

front brake discs badly worn

Pass 7 Mar 2011 43,401 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 43,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 38,453 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 38,453 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 34,409 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 29,714 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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LV54 YUG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 LV54 YUG, 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 LV54 YUG registered?

LV54 YUG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 January 2005.

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