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LY57 OJJ

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

70,943 mi
Last recorded70,943 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY57 OJJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 70,943 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 56,023 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

power steering belt split and deteriorated

Pass 27 Jan 2015 34,857 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 30,882 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 30,882 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 25,976 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN FRONT BRAKE PADS 70% WORN

Pass 25 Jan 2012 19,388 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside front tyre damaged on outer sidewall no cords shown

wind screen damaged nearside outside swept area replacement recomended asap

Pass 24 Jan 2011 13,206 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 OJJ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OJJ, 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 OJJ registered?

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

Is LY57 OJJ safe to buy?

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