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BJ57 RYG

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2024
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

107,829 mi
Last recorded107,829 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2023 107,829 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2023 107,829 miles

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

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

Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 102,992 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2021 102,991 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken O/S N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 99,197 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 99,197 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 91,996 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 91,996 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2017 80,907 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2017 80,907 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 73,011 miles

clutch rubber pedal missing

front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 27 May 2015 61,776 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 61,776 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2014 51,990 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 51,982 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 39,357 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 29,849 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 24,749 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 RYG is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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