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HG57 YOP

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

75,924 mi
Last recorded75,924 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG57 YOP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 75,924 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2026 75,924 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Jan 2025 72,591 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2025 72,589 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 70,608 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing spare wheel tyre badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 68,175 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 64,408 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2022 64,406 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2020 64,296 miles

offside rear tyre badly perished

spare tyre badly perished

Fail 7 Aug 2020 64,296 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

offside rear tyre badly perished

spare tyre badly perished

Pass 2 Aug 2019 63,335 miles

offside rear tyre low

Fail 1 Aug 2019 63,335 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre low

Pass 3 Jan 2018 62,021 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 62,021 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 60,676 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 59,124 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 59,124 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 57,434 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 57,434 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 54,402 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 52,624 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 43,334 miles

Resr exhaust silencer mount corroded and broken

Pass 7 Jan 2011 35,893 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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HG57 YOP is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 HG57 YOP, 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 HG57 YOP registered?

HG57 YOP is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 10 January 2008.

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