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MW57 YKN

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

92,558 mi
Last recorded92,558 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW57 YKN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 92,558 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2024 92,556 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2023 88,372 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil residue

Pass 22 Dec 2022 85,349 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2022 85,349 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 82,768 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2021 82,768 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sills corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 80,497 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2020 80,497 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 27 Dec 2019 77,114 miles

Nearside Front Tyre outer sidewall showing light curb damage

Outer sills corroded and becoming weak

Pass 29 Dec 2018 70,945 miles

Gearbox slightly misted with oil

Offside Rear Shock absorber corroded

Fail 29 Dec 2018 70,945 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Gearbox slightly misted with oil

Offside Rear Shock absorber corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2018 64,812 miles

Front Tyres worn on edges

Front Wipers smearing

Nearside Rear Outer sill damaged

Nearside Rear Perished and worn to approx. 3mm tread

Offside Front Outer CV gaiter wet with grease

Various suspension bushes and rubbers perished

Fail 2 Jan 2018 64,812 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

EML on

Exhaust centre silencer cracked and leaking gases

Front Tyres worn on edges

Front Wipers smearing

Nearside Rear Outer sill damaged

Nearside Rear Perished and worn to approx. 3mm tread

Offside Front Outer CV gaiter wet with grease

Rear Brakes squealing in brake tester

Various suspension bushes and rubbers perished

Pass 1 Feb 2017 61,028 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 61,027 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 55,357 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 48,683 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Jan 2014 36,145 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 29,305 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Jan 2012 22,702 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s f tyer wall slight distorted

Pass 14 Jan 2011 17,182 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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MW57 YKN is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 MW57 YKN, 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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MW57 YKN is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 18 January 2008.

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