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NH57 YLB

2008 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,709 mi
Last recorded118,709 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH57 YLB
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2021 118,709 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Sep 2021 118,709 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Sep 2020 111,251 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 111,249 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 103,437 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 95,826 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 92,067 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 92,066 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush split (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 86,599 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 86,599 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 78,230 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 69,577 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 60,554 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust hanger corroded and snapped

Pass 1 Feb 2013 52,435 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 44,435 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 34,472 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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NH57 YLB is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NH57 YLB, 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 NH57 YLB registered?

NH57 YLB is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 February 2008.

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