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LY57 KDZ

2008 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,195 mi
Last recorded99,195 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2016
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY57 KDZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2016 99,195 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 95,460 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 84,431 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Feb 2015 84,431 miles

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

Offside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2013 65,546 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 62,893 miles

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 56,136 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 24 Jan 2011 47,747 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 47,747 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 KDZ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 KDZ, 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 KDZ registered?

LY57 KDZ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 January 2008.

Is LY57 KDZ safe to buy?

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