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AO56 PYL

2007 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

130,392 mi
Last recorded130,392 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2023
Typical for 2007 Citroen Xsara69,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 PYL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2023 130,392 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 0.51 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 120,585 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2022 120,577 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 115,319 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 115,315 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 110,484 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 103,656 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 95,467 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 95,467 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 88,462 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front and rear (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 80,758 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 80,758 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 73,140 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 62,103 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 43,849 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 36,993 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2012 36,993 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 29,465 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 20,381 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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AO56 PYL is a 2007 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AO56 PYL, 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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AO56 PYL is a 2007 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 January 2007.

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