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FG55 DYW

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,268 mi
Last recorded94,268 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 DYW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 94,268 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear axle corroded

Rear seats removed

Fail 5 Jan 2026 94,268 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear axle corroded

Rear seats removed

Pass 25 Sep 2024 91,339 miles

dry on the rear axle and shocks

Pass 28 Sep 2023 89,245 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2023 89,245 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 87,895 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

front cross member below radiator slightly damaged

Fail 15 Sep 2022 87,895 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

front cross member below radiator slightly damaged

Pass 9 Sep 2021 84,491 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

front cross member below radiator slightly damaged

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

Pass 15 Sep 2020 81,040 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

front cross member below radiator damaged

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

Fail 14 Sep 2020 81,017 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

front cross member below radiator damaged

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

Pass 4 Sep 2019 78,352 miles

both front lower suspension arm inner rear bushes deteriorating

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

slight damage to front cross member below radiator

Fail 4 Sep 2019 78,352 miles

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

both front lower suspension arm inner rear bushes deteriorating

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

slight damage to front cross member below radiator

Pass 11 Sep 2018 73,293 miles

both front lower suspension arm inner rear bushes deteriorated

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

slight damage to front cross member below radiator

Pass 11 Sep 2017 69,704 miles

both front lower suspension arm inner rear bushes deteriorating

both rear tyres starting to perish

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

Pass 6 Sep 2016 66,232 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front lower suspension arm inner rear bushes deteriorating

Fail 6 Sep 2016 66,232 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front lower suspension arm inner rear bushes deteriorating

Pass 16 Sep 2015 62,254 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front brake hoses starting to perish

both front lower suspension arm inner rear bushes deteriorating

both rear brake hose metal ferrules getting rusty

n/s front tyre wearing close to wear markers

rear exhaust getting rusty

Pass 5 Sep 2014 57,617 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2013 51,182 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2012 44,844 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2011 37,719 miles

NOTE plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

slight wear on front brake discs

Pass 14 Sep 2010 30,988 miles

Front brake discs slighty worn

NOTE underguards prevent full inspection

Pass 17 Sep 2009 23,800 miles

NOTE plastic covers fitted

tyres perishing

Pass 10 Sep 2008 17,513 miles

NOTE plastic covers fitted preventing full inspection

slight exhaust leak from rear silencer joint

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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FG55 DYW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FG55 DYW, 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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FG55 DYW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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