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LF05 YRA

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

146,308 mi
Last recorded146,308 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF05 YRA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2024 146,308 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill and jacking point area covered in under seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 140,031 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and jacking point areas. nsr and nsf (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 134,006 miles

Nearside Front sill welded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 128,667 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 124,021 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 114,921 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 108,666 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 98,866 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 6 May 2016 88,954 miles

nearside outer sill corroded but not in prescribed areas

Fail 28 Apr 2016 88,824 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)

Offside 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)

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

nearside outer sill corroded but not in prescribed areas

Pass 24 Apr 2015 79,979 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2014 67,876 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2013 54,455 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 39,323 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 31,512 miles

N/S/R Tyre sidewall cracked and could do with replacement.

Fail 11 Mar 2009 24,419 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 24,419 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 17,650 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 17,650 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 YRA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YRA, 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 YRA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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