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LX55 YDN

2005 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

158,253 mi
Last recorded158,253 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX55 YDN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 158,253 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

o/s and n/s sills corroded and welded

plastic under trays fitted

Fail 15 Jul 2019 158,253 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

o/s and n/s sills corroded and welded

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2018 136,489 miles

rear brake pipes corroded,outer sills corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2018 136,359 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

rear brake pipes corroded,outer sills corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2017 114,913 miles

rear beam corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2017 114,631 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill holed (5.2.6)

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

rear beam corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2016 96,596 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear beam corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2015 83,117 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 83,117 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 70,693 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 70,693 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 57,896 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 57,896 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 46,558 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2012 46,558 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 35,868 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 28,114 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 19,717 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 14,522 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 YDN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YDN, 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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LX55 YDN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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