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AK57 HYU

2007 Citroen Xsara

Brown Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,778 mi
Last recorded127,778 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 2007 Citroen Xsara69,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 HYU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2007
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 127,778 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2025 127,778 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 120,234 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 28 Feb 2024 120,234 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides. (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 110,791 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2023 110,791 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides. (4.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 104,166 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 104,166 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))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 99,302 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 99,302 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working dip beam (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 93,990 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 84,698 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear exhaust hanger expertly fabricated from a piece of speaker wire

not quite enough rubbish on the floor

Pass 19 Sep 2017 76,178 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear exhaust hanger has been expertly repaired by using about 12meters of electrical cord

Pass 16 Sep 2016 67,291 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 60,337 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 53,389 miles

middle box exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2013 46,745 miles

nsr tyre cracking inner wall

osr tyre cracking inner wall

Pass 18 Sep 2012 37,080 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 27,771 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 20,098 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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AK57 HYU is a 2007 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AK57 HYU, 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 AK57 HYU registered?

AK57 HYU is a 2007 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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