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LY54 VWG

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

74,352 mi
Last recorded74,352 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY54 VWG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2018 74,352 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 74,347 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2018 73,577 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 68,213 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 May 2017 67,247 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak ()

both front tyre's worn on inner and outer

Pass 27 May 2016 60,784 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2015 56,011 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s/r tyre has outer wall damage (looks like its been run flat)

Fail 22 May 2015 56,011 miles

Nearside Front Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Fail 14 May 2014 51,101 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 May 2014 51,101 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2013 47,242 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2013 47,241 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 11 May 2012 42,233 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2012 42,233 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 35,925 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 35,908 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 28,250 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 21,349 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 15,819 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 15,819 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 VWG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 VWG, 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 VWG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 2 February 2005.

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