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LA54 DYV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

75,616 mi
Last recorded75,616 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA54 DYV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 75,616 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2026 75,618 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 65,640 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 51,555 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 41,601 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 37,696 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 37,566 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 37,183 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 36,053 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 34,830 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 33,206 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 10 Jan 2017 33,206 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/65/15/88H Tyre heavily perished and close to legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 31,715 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 31,715 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both tread and outer sidewall badly cracked also tread cut/damaged to the cords. (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low Reset within legal limits. (1.8)

Fail 7 Jan 2015 29,998 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 29,998 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 28,331 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2014 28,331 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 26,286 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 24,556 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 24,551 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 20,923 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 20,923 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 18,097 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 14,593 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 11,516 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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LA54 DYV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 LA54 DYV, 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 LA54 DYV registered?

LA54 DYV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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