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LF05 YRL

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

126,593 mi
Last recorded126,593 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2018 126,593 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 119,891 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

engine management light on

off side front anti roll bar link knocking slightly

Fail 22 Mar 2017 119,891 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

engine management light on

off side front anti roll bar link knocking slightly

Pass 29 Mar 2016 112,779 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 112,779 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 105,141 miles

Spare tyre defective

engine management light on

Pass 18 Apr 2014 97,148 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 89,400 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2013 89,339 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 83,226 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 75,851 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 66,636 miles

engine underside splash guard slightly damaged /burst

exhaust rear box hanger braket badly corroding

spare tyre tread worn 185/65r15

Fail 18 Jan 2010 66,636 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

engine underside splash guard slightly damaged /burst

exhaust rear box hanger braket badly corroding

spare tyre tread worn 185/65r15

Pass 10 Jan 2009 47,095 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2009 47,095 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 28,017 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 28,014 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 YRL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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