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AF57 LJY

2007 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

93,879 mi
Last recorded93,879 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2023
Typical for 2007 Citroen Xsara69,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF57 LJY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2023 93,879 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 28 Jun 2023 93,879 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 90,413 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 90,410 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 87,294 miles

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

spare tyre defective

Fail 6 Jul 2021 87,293 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

spare tyre defective

Pass 24 Jun 2020 83,448 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Jul 2019 79,925 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 79,925 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2018 76,220 miles

advise centre exhaust section outer skin corroded

advise slight powersteering leak

Fail 14 Jul 2018 76,220 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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))

advise centre exhaust section outer skin corroded

advise slight powersteering leak

Pass 8 Jul 2017 69,722 miles

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

advise crack o/s/r light unit

advise slight powersteering leak

Pass 21 Jul 2016 62,633 miles

advise o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 21 Jul 2016 62,633 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 20 Aug 2015 55,774 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Aug 2015 55,774 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 47,596 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 45,796 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

both fron t tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 15 Aug 2013 39,126 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 30,083 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 11 Aug 2011 21,150 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 15,530 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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AF57 LJY is a 2007 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AF57 LJY, 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 LJY registered?

AF57 LJY is a 2007 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 October 2007.

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