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BJ57 RYD

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

92,232 mi
Last recorded92,232 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ57 RYD
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2023 92,232 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2023 92,232 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 88,773 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2023 88,773 miles

Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 83,941 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 83,941 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 78,562 miles

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

nearside headlamp poor beam image

Fail 4 Dec 2020 78,562 miles

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

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

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

nearside headlamp poor beam image

Pass 3 Dec 2019 76,210 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 76,210 miles

Exhaust system insecure back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 69,548 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 69,548 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 37,900 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 52,894 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 21 May 2015 46,858 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 21 May 2015 46,858 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 15 May 2014 41,597 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 24 May 2013 34,314 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both rear tyres worn on edges

near side rear tyre outer wall deteriorated

Pass 24 May 2013 34,314 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges

near side rear tyre outer wall deteriorated

Pass 11 Apr 2012 25,708 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres cracking

exhaust back box strap deteriorated

Pass 21 Feb 2011 18,941 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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BJ57 RYD is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 BJ57 RYD, 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 BJ57 RYD registered?

BJ57 RYD is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 February 2008.

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The MOT history for BJ57 RYD shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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