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LV55 YLA

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

94,210 mi
Last recorded94,210 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV55 YLA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2023 94,210 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear seats not fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2022 93,190 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2022 93,190 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

no rear seats fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2021 90,483 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 90,483 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2020 88,440 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 87,325 miles

all tyres in poor condition

Pass 10 Sep 2018 86,060 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 84,591 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 82,926 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 80,493 miles

FRONT TYRES IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 18 Sep 2014 72,544 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 63,071 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 55,340 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 47,425 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 36,669 miles

all tyres starting to perish

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

rear wiper split

Pass 22 Oct 2009 26,552 miles

all tyre sidewalls starting to perish

Pass 16 Oct 2008 16,949 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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LV55 YLA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 LV55 YLA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LV55 YLA registered?

LV55 YLA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 October 2005.

Is LV55 YLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV55 YLA shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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