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AV10 JYS

2010 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

133,201 mi
Last recorded133,201 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2024
Typical for 2010 Citroen Xsara62,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV10 JYS
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2024 133,201 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts heavily worn (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both fronts (3.4 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front front bumper and offside wing damaged

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears worn and perished (5.2.3 (e))

both inner and outer seals plastic covers fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2023 118,714 miles

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Offside Front body damaged

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear suspension weak

Pass 8 Jun 2022 112,693 miles

Central Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured abs wiring rubbing against shock absorber on steering lock (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Inner sill corroded

Rear suspension weak

Fail 6 Jun 2022 112,684 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front exhaust heat shield insecure

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))

Offside Inner sill corroded

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear suspension weak

Pass 7 Jun 2021 101,154 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 101,128 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Apr 2019 87,849 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 79,022 miles

Nearside Rear inner shoulder heavily cracking

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

wipers smeary

Pass 24 Apr 2017 69,644 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Pass 12 May 2016 61,535 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 60,729 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 51,376 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 42,143 miles

slight perishing on nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Mar 2013 30,922 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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AV10 JYS is a 2010 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2010 Citroen Xsara models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 62,000 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 AV10 JYS, 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 16 years old, this Citroen Xsara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AV10 JYS is a 2010 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2010.

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