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LX55 YDK

2005 Citroen Xsara

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

159,067 mi
Last recorded159,067 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX55 YDK
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2019 159,067 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2019 159,067 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 146,760 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2018 146,759 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 137,368 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Jul 2017 137,364 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Jul 2016 129,832 miles

Nearside Front suspension arm rear bush splitting

Offside Front suspension arm rear bush splitting

child seat fitted nearside rear

offside front cv boot perishing and seapage

Fail 9 Jul 2016 129,581 miles

Emissions not tested rear silencer snapped off completely (7.3.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking wheel drum (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer snapped off (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension arm rear bush splitting

Offside Front suspension arm rear bush splitting

child seat fitted nearside rear

offside front cv boot perishing and seapage

Pass 27 Jul 2015 114,470 miles

Nearside Rear 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 17 Jul 2015 113,817 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin incorrectly positioned (2.4.G.3a)

Nearside Rear 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 25 Jul 2014 101,262 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 101,262 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 75,990 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 75,990 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 62,602 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 51,497 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Feb 2011 51,497 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 40,285 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 40,285 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 19,947 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 YDK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 YDK, 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 YDK registered?

LX55 YDK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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