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GF57 YON

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

56,515 mi
Last recorded56,515 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF57 YON
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 56,515 miles

Centre section of exhaust starting to deteriorate

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering rack/pipe damp

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 3 Dec 2019 55,643 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

auxiliary drive belt perished

both rear tyres worn on inner and outer edges and perished

centre and rear section of exhaust corroded

towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 14 Nov 2018 54,650 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

exhaust front silencer deteriorated

nearside rear tyre bald/worn on edges

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 30 Nov 2017 54,222 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front tyres worn on edges and have deep cracks in tread

front exhaust corroded

nearside rear tyre slightly worn on edges

Pass 6 Dec 2016 53,789 miles

both front tyres slightly perished in tread

front section of exhaust corroded and has slight leak of exhaust gases

nearside rear tyre tread worn on edges

Pass 26 Nov 2015 53,229 miles

both front tyres slightly perished in tread

front section of exhaust deteriorated

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 5 Dec 2014 51,878 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

centre section of exhaust starting to deteriorate

nearside rear tyre tread starting to wear on outer edge

Pass 11 Dec 2013 48,749 miles

front section of exhaust slightly corroded

nearside front lower suspension arm,rear mounting bush starting to deteriorate

Pass 3 Dec 2012 43,027 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 43,027 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 36,354 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 4 Jan 2012 36,354 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 12 Jan 2011 25,060 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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GF57 YON is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 GF57 YON, 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 GF57 YON registered?

GF57 YON is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 11 January 2008.

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