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LY54 XFW

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

67,375 mi
Last recorded67,375 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY54 XFW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 67,375 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2026 67,375 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 6 May 2025 67,099 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 May 2024 64,221 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 May 2023 63,056 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 May 2022 62,186 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 May 2021 60,975 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 May 2020 60,335 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 May 2019 59,266 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 May 2019 59,265 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Apr 2018 57,727 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 56,146 miles

Nearside Front tyre is bald on outer edge

Spare tyre defective

Fail 18 Apr 2017 56,146 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre is bald on outer edge

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 14 Apr 2016 54,285 miles

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 21 Apr 2015 52,636 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Spare tyre defective

Pass 17 Apr 2014 50,829 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 50,829 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 49,197 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Pass 20 Apr 2012 46,420 miles

nearside rear tyre splitting

Pass 20 Apr 2011 43,549 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)

offside front and nearside rear tyres cracking

Pass 21 Apr 2010 40,700 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Apr 2009 36,202 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 36,201 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 35,185 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 35,185 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/s/f tyre has cuts on outter wall not down to inner cord at time of test

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 XFW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 XFW, 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

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What year was LY54 XFW registered?

LY54 XFW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 January 2005.

Is LY54 XFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY54 XFW shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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