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LY57 JFO

2008 Citroen Xsara

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,133 mi
Last recorded68,133 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY57 JFO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2018 68,133 miles

child seats fitted two

Fail 18 Jan 2018 68,133 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

child seats fitted two

Pass 19 Jan 2017 61,404 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 19 Jan 2017 61,403 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Jan 2016 52,691 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing inner and outer edge advise replace

Rear both sides tyres wearing perishing/cracking strongly advise replace

Pass 6 Jan 2015 43,401 miles

both front brake discs wearing

both rear tyres perrishing /wearing low

front exhaust flexi section deteriorating

Pass 17 Jan 2014 32,948 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2013 29,110 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 24,058 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 21,094 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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LY57 JFO is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LY57 JFO, 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 LY57 JFO registered?

LY57 JFO is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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