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LV55 YBR

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

200,660 mi
Last recorded200,660 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV55 YBR
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 200,660 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2017 200,660 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 192,559 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 192,559 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 185,528 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 185,528 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear Offside and nearside (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 179,585 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 151,544 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 151,544 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 123,096 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust silencer clamp u/s

Fail 22 Oct 2012 123,096 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust silencer clamp u/s

Pass 3 Oct 2011 77,308 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2011 77,308 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 47,328 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 31,674 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 31,674 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

front discs x pads worn

Pass 24 Oct 2008 4,029 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 3,716 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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LV55 YBR is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 LV55 YBR, 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 LV55 YBR registered?

LV55 YBR is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 3 December 2005.

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