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LF05 YPH

2005 Citroen Xsara

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

103,557 mi
Last recorded103,557 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF05 YPH
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 103,557 miles

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

exhaust corroded

nearside outer sill weakened

Pass 12 Oct 2016 92,825 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 90,762 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 85,238 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 85,235 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 79,760 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Apr 2014 79,760 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Apr 2013 73,223 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 73,223 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 64,845 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2012 64,843 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 54,834 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 19 Apr 2011 54,834 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 50,703 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2010 50,703 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 41,916 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 41,916 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Fail 30 Apr 2008 31,193 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 31,193 miles

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)

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 YPH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 LF05 YPH, 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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LF05 YPH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 13 April 2005.

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