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LX55 YYT

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

141,975 mi
Last recorded141,975 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 141,975 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn off smooth on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit,smooth on shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

both sills corroding at rear

Pass 28 Oct 2019 135,052 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2019 134,943 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 124,757 miles

Nearside Front sill corrosion hole just out of seat belt area

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pump area (2.1.5 (a))

clutch pipe corrosion by master cylinder

Pass 31 Oct 2017 115,396 miles

both rear tyres cracking/perished.

metal clutch pipe very rusty.

wine noise o/s of engine and aux drive belt starting to fray.

Pass 2 Nov 2016 104,703 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Oct 2016 104,696 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 93,846 miles

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance slightly dim (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 21 Oct 2014 82,234 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 82,234 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 71,170 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 61,268 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 50,169 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 39,632 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 39,632 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 28,672 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 28,672 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 18,043 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 YYT is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YYT, 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 YYT is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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