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LX55 YVU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,197 mi
Last recorded51,197 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX55 YVU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2021 51,197 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside rear foot & park brake efforts low

Pass 27 Feb 2020 46,472 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 25 Feb 2020 46,461 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 45,458 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 41,974 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 29,950 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 40,461 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 40,461 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 39,448 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 38,026 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake fluid low

front brake discs corroded (inner)

rear exhaust box metal support strap corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2013 38,026 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake fluid low

front brake discs corroded (inner)

rear exhaust box metal support strap corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2012 34,961 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 31,104 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 28,511 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 28,505 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 4 Sep 2009 23,076 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 23,076 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 19,494 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 YVU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YVU, 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 YVU registered?

LX55 YVU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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