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LF05 YPL

2005 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,943 mi
Last recorded53,943 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2010
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF05 YPL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2010 53,943 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 53,663 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 39,333 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 20,597 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 19,758 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 YPL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YPL, 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 YPL registered?

LF05 YPL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 8 March 2005.

Is LF05 YPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF05 YPL shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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