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LV55 YCR

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

66,620 mi
Last recorded66,620 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV55 YCR
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 66,620 miles

Centre exhaust heat shield loose

Drivers seat loose

Pass 3 May 2019 57,459 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 53,740 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 53,737 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 51,429 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 47,791 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 45,184 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 45,184 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 41,597 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear door damaged

Fail 22 Jan 2014 41,595 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Offside Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear door damaged

Pass 14 Dec 2012 37,299 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

spare wheel missing

Fail 14 Dec 2012 37,299 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

coolant level very low

spare wheel missing

Pass 15 Dec 2011 33,860 miles

alloy wheel studs securing a steel wheel to the hub

spare wheel fitted

vacant plug socket on the sump

Fail 5 Dec 2011 33,858 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

alloy wheel studs securing a steel wheel to the hub

power steering fluid level low

spare wheel fitted

vacant plug socket on the sump

Pass 6 Dec 2010 29,571 miles

Child seat to near side rear seat

Evidence of scrubbing to both front tyres - Tracking maybe required

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

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

Service due light showing on dash

Pass 22 Sep 2009 11,850 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

deep cuts to off side front tyre

Fail 18 Sep 2009 11,850 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

deep cuts to off side front tyre

Pass 23 Aug 2008 14,353 miles

front brake pads 60/70% worn

Fail 23 Aug 2008 14,353 miles

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

front brake pads 60/70% worn

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 YCR is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YCR, 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 YCR registered?

LV55 YCR is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 November 2005.

Is LV55 YCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV55 YCR shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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