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LF05 YRV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

125,433 mi
Last recorded125,433 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF05 YRV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2020 125,433 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Dec 2020 125,433 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 122,857 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2019 116,859 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear wiper blade split

Pass 9 Jan 2018 107,520 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jan 2018 107,520 miles

Front constant velocity joint is insecure both (2.5.C.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 102,297 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s rear tyre age cracking

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2015 99,829 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre bald on outer edge

Rear exhaust back box strap broken but system still secure

Fail 17 Dec 2015 99,829 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)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre bald on outer edge

Rear exhaust back box strap broken but system still secure

Pass 19 Dec 2014 96,700 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 96,700 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 93,229 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 89,787 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 89,716 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 86,621 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2012 86,621 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 74,202 miles

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2010 73,545 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 73,545 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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)

engine belly pan insecure

Pass 28 Jan 2009 66,050 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 66,050 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 57,479 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 YRV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YRV, 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 YRV registered?

LF05 YRV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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