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LF05 YPU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

109,722 mi
Last recorded109,722 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 109,722 miles

Front wipers smeary

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 101,955 miles

rear tyres spliting becoming worn

Fail 1 Apr 2017 101,922 miles

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

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

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

rear tyres spliting becoming worn

Pass 29 Mar 2016 92,608 miles

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

lip in front brake discs

n/s/r tyre becoming worn

Pass 26 Mar 2015 86,406 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 86,371 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 80,252 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 75,972 miles

n/s/r wheel bearing has slight noise

Fail 26 Mar 2013 75,935 miles

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

n/s/r wheel bearing has slight noise

Fail 27 Mar 2012 73,100 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 73,100 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 69,836 miles

rear brakes noisey

rear exhaust box mounting strap corroded and broken

Pass 19 Mar 2010 65,905 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front and rear number plates starting to delaminate

Pass 2 Apr 2009 63,013 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 56,252 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 YPU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YPU, 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 YPU registered?

LF05 YPU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 5 March 2005.

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