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LY57 KPG

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

81,710 mi
Last recorded81,710 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY57 KPG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 81,710 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

General corrosion under body

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 28 Aug 2026 81,710 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

General corrosion under body

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2025 80,650 miles

General corrosion under rear body

Pass 30 Aug 2024 79,034 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Aug 2024 79,034 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 May 2023 76,941 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 74,677 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 62,177 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 59,552 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2018 57,256 miles

Nearside Front tyre has perishing on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre has perishing on outer and inner sidewall/worn on outer edge

Offside Front tyre has perishing on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre has perishing on outer and inner sidewall

Pass 11 Jan 2018 55,405 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 52,250 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 44,626 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 37,622 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 33,108 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 27,390 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 21,579 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 16,150 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 KPG is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 KPG, 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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LY57 KPG is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 January 2008.

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