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LV55 YLN

2005 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

64,908 mi
Last recorded64,908 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV55 YLN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2017 64,908 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2016 55,762 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 47,690 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 47,681 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 40,210 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 26 Sep 2013 32,037 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 28,847 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 28,847 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

small crackes in both rear tyres

Pass 30 Sep 2011 25,279 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 25,279 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

light wear to front brake discs noted

Pass 15 Sep 2010 20,165 miles

rear tyres perishing and cracking

Fail 13 Sep 2010 20,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Advise further spot welding on n/s inner sill to floor joint

rear tyres perishing and cracking

Pass 13 Nov 2009 16,612 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 12,245 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 YLN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YLN, 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 YLN registered?

LV55 YLN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 15 November 2005.

Is LV55 YLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV55 YLN shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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