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LV54 YUH

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

153,088 mi
Last recorded153,088 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2021 153,088 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded off side front (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Position lamp not working near side front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Wheel bearing rough when rotated off side front (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy near side rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective rear (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 139,840 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 139,811 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front top mount noisey

Spare tyre defective ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Oct 2019 139,805 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front top mount noisey

Spare tyre defective ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 139,649 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 139,648 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 129,001 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 128,999 miles

Fuel system component leaking FUEL FILTER UNDER BONNET (7.2.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 124,031 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 120,850 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 120,850 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 110,065 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 99,108 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 99,108 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 87,308 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 87,308 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 74,854 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2011 74,854 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 62,240 miles

front tyres slightly worn on edge

rear exhaust bracket corroded and starting to work loose

tow bar wire fouling on rear exhaust

Pass 20 Mar 2009 50,492 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear exhaust box strap starting to corrode

Pass 11 Jan 2008 35,467 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 YUH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel 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 LV54 YUH, 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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LV54 YUH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 January 2005.

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