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LY54 VPR

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

55,264 mi
Last recorded55,264 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY54 VPR
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 55,264 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2025 55,262 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 50,662 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2025 50,662 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 46,280 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 46,236 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 46,142 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 46,028 miles

Brake pipes slightly corroded

Exhaust system slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Also body slightly corroded (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Also body slightly corroded (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 45,203 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 44,077 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 42,465 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 42,465 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 41,099 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 39,605 miles

Rear rear back box bracket snapped, but system still supported

Pass 19 Aug 2014 38,102 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 38,102 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 36,481 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 34,499 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 32,273 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 29,847 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 27,345 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 24,371 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 18,060 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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LY54 VPR is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 LY54 VPR, 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 LY54 VPR registered?

LY54 VPR is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 23 February 2005.

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The MOT history for LY54 VPR shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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