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OE57 VYD

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

119,894 mi
Last recorded119,894 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE57 VYD
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 119,894 miles

Central exhaust silencer is breaking up

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside headlamp lens is deteriorated

Rear beam axle is corroded

Slight weep of oil from steering rack area

Fail 27 May 2026 119,894 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside headlamp lens is deteriorated

Rear beam axle is corroded

Central exhaust silencer is breaking up

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Slight weep of oil from steering rack area

Pass 19 Jun 2025 117,577 miles

Center Exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Nearside Front Slight play in steering rack inner joint

Nearside Front slight weep of oil from steering rack area

Offside Front Headlamp Deteriorated

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2025 117,577 miles

Center Exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Slight play in steering rack inner joint

Nearside Front slight weep of oil from steering rack area

Offside Front Headlamp Deteriorated

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2024 115,389 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside headlamp lens is deteriorated

weep of oil from offside steering rack end joint area

Fail 3 Jun 2024 115,389 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside headlamp lens is deteriorated

weep of oil from offside steering rack end joint area

Pass 15 Jun 2023 113,538 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 110,641 miles

Nearside Front inner tie rod has slight play

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 107,553 miles

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 104,235 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 104,216 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 101,304 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2019 101,304 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 97,615 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 94,300 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 90,738 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 90,738 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 85,105 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 85,105 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 78,423 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 64,156 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 35,093 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 31,848 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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OE57 VYD is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 OE57 VYD, 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 OE57 VYD registered?

OE57 VYD is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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