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LY57 PWL

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

97,683 mi
Last recorded97,683 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY57 PWL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2019 97,683 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge 185/65r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 97,674 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge 185/65r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 87,875 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn close to wear indicators 185/65r15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre has age related cracking 185/65r15

Pass 26 Jan 2017 80,456 miles

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

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy when rotated

rear tyres perished 185/65/15

Pass 26 Jan 2016 73,505 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 67,124 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 63,130 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 63,120 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 57,995 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 51,616 miles

rear exhaust box strap incompleat

Fail 21 Jun 2012 51,616 miles

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

rear exhaust box strap incompleat

Pass 7 May 2011 38,759 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 38,759 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 PWL is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LY57 PWL, 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 PWL registered?

LY57 PWL is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 16 February 2008.

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