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LY54 MWG

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

191,711 mi
Last recorded191,711 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY54 MWG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2020 191,711 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2020 191,385 miles

All direction indicators not working only work with hazards on. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working hazards on (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour hazards work (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 22 Aug 2019 186,383 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 181,407 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2018 181,387 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door seal (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 173,137 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 173,127 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 157,604 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 142,062 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 142,062 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 130,730 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 120,098 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 119,459 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 111,486 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2009 97,782 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f brake binding

Pass 9 Dec 2009 97,782 miles

n/s/f brake binding

Pass 7 Jan 2009 81,274 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 7 Jan 2009 81,274 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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LY54 MWG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver 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 LY54 MWG, 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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LY54 MWG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 12 January 2005.

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