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LV55 YLF

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2025
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

124,126 mi
Last recorded124,126 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV55 YLF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2024 124,126 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2024 124,125 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 114,536 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 114,536 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 107,669 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 101,963 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres worn on edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Silencer strap repaired with wire. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear. (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Aug 2021 101,959 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Both sill panels corroded near front seatbelt mountings. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres worn on edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides lenses cloudy. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Silencer strap repaired with wire. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear. (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 99,896 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Aug 2020 99,896 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 96,961 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in wheel arch area (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2019

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in wheel arch area (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 94,172 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2018 94,172 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 91,101 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 91,101 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 86,297 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 86,297 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 81,072 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 74,369 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 74,369 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 67,648 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 61,377 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 61,375 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 53,537 miles

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

rear exhaust box mounting deteriorating but still supported

Pass 7 Apr 2010 47,915 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 38,432 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2009 38,432 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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 YLF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 YLF, 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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LV55 YLF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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