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AP55 FSY

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

131,442 mi
Last recorded131,442 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP55 FSY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 131,442 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2025 131,442 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 47,886 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 47,886 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 40,052 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 40,052 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 33,799 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 33,791 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2014 27,262 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 25,508 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 25,508 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 22,957 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 20,714 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 18,135 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 15,238 miles

nearside front tyre has small cut in tread pattern

nearside front tyre has three small cuts in side wall

Pass 12 Nov 2008 11,780 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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AP55 FSY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AP55 FSY, 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 AP55 FSY registered?

AP55 FSY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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