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LF54 XXU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,568 mi
Last recorded124,568 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF54 XXU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 124,568 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Fail 11 Feb 2025 124,568 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror housing damage sharp (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 100,200 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2024 100,200 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 97,674 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2023 97,674 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 95,866 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 93,962 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 91,827 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking on outer edge

Pass 16 Jan 2019 88,591 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2019 88,591 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 85,829 miles

Aged related cracks on offside rear tyre,

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 82,345 miles

Both front suspension coil springs partly corroded

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 79,487 miles

Age related cracks on offside rear tyre.

Pass 12 Jan 2015 74,987 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 74,986 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2014 70,230 miles

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

nearside front worn on outer edge.

Pass 11 Jan 2013 63,892 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 58,878 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 54,364 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 Jan 2011 54,318 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 22 Jan 2010 46,503 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 40,200 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 33,710 miles

cracks on nearside front tyre outer wall.

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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LF54 XXU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LF54 XXU, 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 LF54 XXU registered?

LF54 XXU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 January 2005.

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