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LX55 YCS

2005 Citroen Xsara

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

326,923 mi
Last recorded326,923 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX55 YCS
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2018 326,923 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2018 326,923 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2017 304,599 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Offside Front fog light damaged and not working

Oil leak power steering ()

front wipers slightly smearing

Pass 23 May 2016 280,361 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 249,560 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 231,461 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 May 2014 215,354 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 200,519 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 186,091 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 186,091 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door catch insecure (6.2.B.2)

Offside Rear passenger door catch insecure (6.2.B.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 168,114 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 134,887 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 102,666 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 24 Nov 2010 102,511 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 64,957 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 28,137 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 26,510 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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LX55 YCS is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LX55 YCS, 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 LX55 YCS registered?

LX55 YCS is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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