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LF05 LUY

2005 Citroen Xsara

Gold Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

94,707 mi
Last recorded94,707 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF05 LUY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 94,707 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2025 94,707 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2024 91,571 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2024 91,571 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 88,772 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 85,802 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 81,284 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2021 81,284 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2020 76,214 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 76,214 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 May 2019 71,990 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear brake drum backing plate is damp

Fail 22 May 2019 71,990 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear brake drum backing plate is damp

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

Pass 21 May 2018 68,461 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 65,484 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rattle inside silencer baffles loose

Fail 17 May 2017 65,484 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rattle inside silencer baffles loose

Pass 25 May 2016 62,438 miles

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

child seats fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2015 60,135 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 60,134 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 54,751 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 48,158 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 42,934 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 38,057 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 31,769 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

n/s wiper deteriorated

n/s/f tyre tread cracking

o/s/f tyre tread cracking

Pass 7 Jul 2009 24,759 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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LF05 LUY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Gold with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 LF05 LUY, 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 LF05 LUY registered?

LF05 LUY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is LF05 LUY safe to buy?

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