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KM57 YSK

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

125,515 mi
Last recorded125,515 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM57 YSK
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2019 125,515 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 114,579 miles

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Oil leak ()

service light on

Fail 3 Apr 2018 114,579 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Oil leak ()

service light on

Pass 6 Apr 2017 110,319 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 1856515 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear lense cracked

Fail 6 Apr 2017 110,319 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 1856515 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear lense cracked

Pass 1 Apr 2016 98,688 miles

exhaust rear strap corroded

slight play in os inner rack joint

Fail 1 Apr 2016 98,688 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear nail in tyre

exhaust rear strap corroded

front dics corroded and pitted

service light on

slight play in os inner rack joint

Pass 7 Mar 2015 9,999 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front bumper damaged

Induction noise

Fail 7 Mar 2015 9,999 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front bumper damaged

Induction noise

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 73,225 miles

front wipers smearing

Fail 15 Mar 2014 72,773 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front wipers smearing

Pass 25 Mar 2013 59,592 miles

child seat fitted to offside rear, not allowing a full inspection of a seat belt

offside sill has damage, integrity not affected

rear brakes making a noise when on brake tester

Fail 23 Mar 2013 59,505 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

child seat fitted to offside rear, not allowing a full inspection of a seat belt

offside sill has damage, integrity not affected

rear brakes making a noise when on brake tester

Pass 14 Mar 2012 47,406 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 34,895 miles

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

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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KM57 YSK is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel 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 KM57 YSK, 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 KM57 YSK registered?

KM57 YSK is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 February 2008.

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