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LY54 YHU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,006 mi
Last recorded93,006 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY54 YHU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2019 93,006 miles

Coolant leak weep coming from bottom of radiator ()

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroding/getting soft (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroding/getting soft (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer cracking/splitting (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 90,632 miles

tailgate handle damaged, but still functional

Fail 28 Feb 2018 90,632 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

tailgate handle damaged, but still functional

Pass 28 Feb 2017 87,998 miles

Coolant leak bottom of the radiator has slight seepage ()

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front driveshaft oil seal has slight seepage of gearbox oil

Offside Rear Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% due to temporary repair (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear light lens has a temporary repair

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 84,739 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on the inner shoulder and wearing very heavily on the outer shoulder

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on the inner and outer shoulders

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 26 Feb 2015 81,079 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

child seat fitted offside rear preventing a full inspection of the adult seatbelt

nearside front tyre wearing heavily on the outer shoulder

Pass 26 Feb 2015 81,079 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

child seat fitted offside rear preventing a full inspection of the adult seatbelt

nearside front tyre wearing heavily on the outer shoulder

Pass 24 Feb 2014 76,640 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

child seat fitted nearside rear preventing a full inspection of the adult seatbelt

some signs of coolant seepage from the radiator

Fail 26 Feb 2013 71,017 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 71,017 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 64,745 miles

front number plate deteriorated

Pass 2 Mar 2011 58,566 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Mar 2011 58,566 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 50,046 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 40,244 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 31,823 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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LY54 YHU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LY54 YHU, 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 LY54 YHU registered?

LY54 YHU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 February 2005.

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