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AF57 LHY

2007 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

121,533 mi
Last recorded121,533 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Citroen Xsara69,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF57 LHY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2007
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 121,533 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2026 121,533 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 111,530 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 101,572 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2024 101,572 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 92,652 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 85,479 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 75,571 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 67,705 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 60,182 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2019 60,113 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 48,909 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 38,674 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 38,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 31,436 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 23,236 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 23,236 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 23,035 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 22,540 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 22,535 miles

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

nearside front has cracks side wall of tyre [ no cords showing]

nearside rear tyre has cracks in side walls [no cords showing]

offside front tyre has cracks in side walls[no cords showing]

Pass 29 Aug 2012 22,051 miles

all tyres have bad cracking to side walls no cords showing

Pass 13 Sep 2011 21,411 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 19,289 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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AF57 LHY is a 2007 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 AF57 LHY, 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 AF57 LHY registered?

AF57 LHY is a 2007 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 12 October 2007.

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