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FY57 RTV

2008 Citroen Xsara

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

123,446 mi
Last recorded123,446 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY57 RTV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2021 123,446 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 123,446 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 114,892 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2020 114,889 miles

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

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

Offside 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))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 101,291 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2019 101,291 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 89,511 miles

Emissions just met minimum requirements may require adjustment or repiar

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 12 Feb 2018 89,509 miles

Offside 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Emissions just met minimum requirements may require adjustment or repiar

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 69,335 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 16 Jan 2017 69,335 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2016 64,293 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2015 59,931 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight corrosion on discs

Pass 29 Jan 2014 54,724 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyre treads slightly scrubbed on outer edges

Pass 26 Jan 2013 49,555 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyre treads getting low and agecracked

Pass 26 Jan 2012 43,221 miles

clutch pedal anti slip pad missing

rear silencer hanger corroded

rear tyres agecracking

Pass 13 Jan 2011 27,072 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

pads starting to get low-slight wear on discs

rear silencer mounting bracket corroding

rear tyres slightly agecracked

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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FY57 RTV is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FY57 RTV, 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 FY57 RTV registered?

FY57 RTV is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 January 2008.

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