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LX55 YCY

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

169,033 mi
Last recorded169,033 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX55 YCY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2020 169,033 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2020 169,033 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 165,331 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 159,033 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to back box clamp split (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Oct 2018 159,033 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outter seal (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to back box clamp split (6.1.2 (a))

Front tyres wearing on outter edge

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 155,403 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

slight blow front exhaust joint

Pass 13 Oct 2016 149,811 miles

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

nsr tyre low on tread

oil leak

Fail 13 Oct 2016 149,811 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

nsr tyre low on tread

oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2015 137,419 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 137,419 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 126,926 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 126,926 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 114,908 miles

advise clutch pedal rubber missing

advise tow bar socket cover missing works ok

Pass 17 Sep 2012 100,352 miles

exhaust rear bracket deteriorating

Pass 8 Sep 2011 89,094 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)

both front tyres wearing on edges,recommend front tyres to back new ones at front

Pass 23 Aug 2010 72,481 miles

front brake discs close to wear limit

Fail 18 Sep 2009 59,804 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 59,804 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008

clutch pedal rubber missing

front brake discs worn, will require replacement soon

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 YCY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 LX55 YCY, 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 YCY registered?

LX55 YCY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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