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BP57 YNY

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,659 mi
Last recorded91,659 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP57 YNY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2019 91,659 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked at o/s lower corner (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 91,659 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked at o/s lower corner (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 81,202 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 81,202 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged exposed & damaged [185/65/15 88H] (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated but preventing the ingress of dirt etc. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth at inner & outer tread/shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2017 67,104 miles

exhaust in poor condition

o/s front lower arm rear bush in poor condition

Fail 1 Mar 2017 67,104 miles

Rear position lamp(s) not working o/s (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp not working o/s (1.2.1b)

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure n/s rear (4.1.D.1b)

o/s rear tyre worn on edges and close to limit

exhaust in poor condition

o/s front lower arm rear bush in poor condition

Pass 21 Apr 2016 53,813 miles

exhaust strap at rear broken

front brake pads low

spare tyre deflated

Fail 20 Apr 2016 53,813 miles

Stop lamp not working o/s (1.2.1b)

Front constant velocity joint is insecure n/s front (2.5.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rear tyre (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

exhaust strap at rear broken

front brake pads low

oil on dip stick low

spare tyre deflated

Fail 19 Dec 2014 41,495 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 41,495 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 35,209 miles

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 12 Dec 2012 31,646 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 26,954 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 22,194 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 22,194 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

clutch pedal rubber missing

nearside front tyre cut and worn on sidewall

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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BP57 YNY is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BP57 YNY, 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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BP57 YNY is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 23 January 2008.

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