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LR05 AUP

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

135,089 mi
Last recorded135,089 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 AUP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 135,089 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 131,019 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 18 Mar 2024 131,015 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 29 Nov 2022 126,947 miles

Nearside Front Outer seal damaged holed

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 123,700 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer seal corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured Faded (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured Faded (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 123,700 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer seal corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured Faded (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured Faded (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Catch jammed (7.1.2 (d))

Central Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 120,559 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Seal corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 117,507 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 114,943 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 111,204 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 103,026 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 99,480 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to limit (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 92,401 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 92,399 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 86,097 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on edges

offside rear brake pad anti rattle spring clip not fitted correctley

Pass 14 Mar 2013 75,253 miles

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

exhaust tail pipe mount in poor condition

Pass 22 Mar 2012 66,859 miles

turbo charger heat shield loose

Pass 24 Mar 2011 59,008 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 49,102 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 38,841 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 28,743 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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LR05 AUP is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 LR05 AUP, 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 LR05 AUP registered?

LR05 AUP is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 March 2005.

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The MOT history for LR05 AUP shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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