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LX55 YCW

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,480 mi
Last recorded122,480 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX55 YCW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2019 122,480 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2018 114,601 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 106,369 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Jun 2017 106,369 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 98,644 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

marks in windscreen

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 30 Jun 2015 91,138 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

clutch pedal rubber missing.

rear exhaust strap corroded.

rear wiper blade split.

slight play in n/s/f link arm.

some marks in windscreen.

steering rack damp.

Fail 30 Jun 2015 91,138 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing.

rear exhaust strap corroded.

rear wiper blade split.

slight play in n/s/f link arm.

some marks in windscreen.

steering rack damp.

Pass 2 Jul 2014 80,696 miles

Oil leak

clutch pedal rubber missing.

rear exhaust strap corroded.

rear wiper blade worn.

slight play in n/s/f anti-roll bar link arm.

some scratches on o/s windscreen.

Pass 12 Jul 2013 71,569 miles

windscreen has light scratches

Fail 10 Jul 2013 71,569 miles

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

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

windscreen has light scratches

Pass 28 Sep 2012 63,960 miles

rear exhuast clamp corodded

Pass 28 Sep 2011 52,515 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 40,882 miles

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

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 25 Sep 2009 27,031 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 14,601 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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 YCW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YCW, 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 YCW registered?

LX55 YCW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 10 September 2005.

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