CarVerify

Free Car Check

LY05 DFD

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1749cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

86,591 mi
Last recorded86,591 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 DFD
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 86,591 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2026 86,589 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 80,087 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2025 80,086 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 72,591 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides hub carrier (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 70,933 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 69,857 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 69,856 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible fouling on inner wing (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2018 68,605 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 68,590 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 65,304 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 65,300 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 64,636 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking should be replaced

Offside Rear tyre cracking should be replaced

Pass 17 Aug 2015 63,979 miles

Centre exhaust box corroded

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 13 May 2014 61,350 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 10 May 2013 59,754 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

rear exhurst box corroded

Fail 10 May 2013 59,754 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

rear exhurst box corroded

Pass 1 May 2012 57,602 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 51,225 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 May 2010 40,233 miles

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 21 Apr 2009 26,478 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 10,052 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
Full Citroen Xsara reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LY05 DFD is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LY05 DFD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LY05 DFD?

You can check the full history of LY05 DFD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LY05 DFD registered?

LY05 DFD is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 May 2005.

Is LY05 DFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY05 DFD shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LY05 DFD have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LY05 DFD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.