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AD56 RYJ

2007 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,567 mi
Last recorded147,567 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2021
Typical for 2007 Citroen Xsara69,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD56 RYJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2021 147,567 miles

Corrosion to springs, brake discs and brake pipes

Slight blow from exhaust front/centre joint

Slight play in N/s inner rack joint

Fail 20 Jan 2021 147,567 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Corrosion to springs, brake discs and brake pipes

O/s/f tyre bald inner edge

O/s/r tyre wearing inner edge 195/65/15

Slight blow from exhaust front/centre joint

Slight play in N/s inner rack joint

Pass 20 Jan 2020 139,201 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 139,201 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (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 Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to tread bar and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 127,932 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre low on outer edge 185/65/15

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

Slight play n/s inner steering rack joint

Pass 10 Jan 2018 116,908 miles

General corrosion to suspension and brake pipes

Slight play in n/s steering rack inner joint

Fail 10 Jan 2018 116,908 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

General corrosion to suspension and brake pipes

Slight play in n/s steering rack inner joint

Pass 4 Jan 2017 106,968 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 4 Jan 2017 106,968 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 96,790 miles

Slight play in steering joints

Fail 8 Jan 2016 96,790 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Slight play in steering joints

Pass 8 Jan 2015 87,189 miles

Brake discs corroding

N/s/r tyre cracked/perishing

Pass 8 Jan 2014 77,282 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 77,281 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front tyres low 2mm

Pass 9 Jan 2013 68,621 miles

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 13 Jan 2012 58,103 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 48,296 miles

n/s/r seatbelt poor operation

Pass 27 Jan 2010 37,104 miles

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

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)

dampness around steering rack

unable to check inner brake pads

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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AD56 RYJ is a 2007 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2007 Citroen Xsara models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 69,285 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 AD56 RYJ, 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 19 years old, this Citroen Xsara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AD56 RYJ registered?

AD56 RYJ is a 2007 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 2 February 2007.

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