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LY54 RZC

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

71,912 mi
Last recorded71,912 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY54 RZC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 71,912 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2017 71,711 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 63,300 miles

All tyres very low on pressure.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and has puncture (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre heavily perished on sidewall from being run flat.

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

Fail 14 Jul 2016 63,300 miles

All tyres very low on pressure.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and has puncture (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre heavily perished on sidewall from being run flat.

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 51,498 miles

N/S/R tyre starting to perish.

Fail 20 Jul 2015 51,498 miles

N/S/R tyre starting to perish.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 1 Jul 2014 44,957 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre Perished

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 44,957 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre Perished

Pass 23 Jul 2013 42,973 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 42,908 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

off side rear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 11 Jul 2012 41,128 miles

air bag light on

near side front tyre sidewall cut

off side front and off side rear tyres cracking 185/65r15

Fail 11 Jul 2012 41,128 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

air bag light on

near side front tyre sidewall cut

off side front and off side rear tyres cracking 185/65r15

Pass 14 Jul 2011 39,311 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 39,310 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

osr tyre cracked

Pass 17 Jul 2010 37,328 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 34,416 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 34,416 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 28,143 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 28,132 miles

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

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

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

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 RZC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 RZC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LY54 RZC registered?

LY54 RZC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 January 2005.

Is LY54 RZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY54 RZC shows 19 tests with a 52.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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