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AT57 LYG

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

111,634 mi
Last recorded111,634 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2017
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAT57 LYG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2017 111,634 miles

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

Rear exhaust braket broken but exhaust still secure

Pass 4 Jan 2017 101,764 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 101,764 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 89,713 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 89,713 miles

Offside 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)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 80,697 miles

front exhaust bracket broken

power steering pipe at rack slight corrosion

Fail 7 Jan 2014 71,122 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 71,122 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 62,231 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 53,320 miles

power steering pipes at steering rack slightly corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2010 46,299 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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AT57 LYG is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2008 Citroen Xsara models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 70,413 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 AT57 LYG, 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 18 years old, this Citroen Xsara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AT57 LYG registered?

AT57 LYG is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 January 2008.

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