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OE57 VYJ

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,368 mi
Last recorded123,368 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2021 123,368 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 113,446 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Nearside Front Fog light lens defective, Allowing ingress of water. Recommend repair.

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear wiper arm defective and inoperative.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 103,257 miles

Exhaust centre silencer corroded, starting to rattle.

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))

Rear Number plate loose

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 103,257 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust centre silencer corroded, starting to rattle.

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))

Rear Number plate loose

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 87,619 miles

Advise both front suspension lower arm, rear bushes are cracking and separating - Recommend replacement.

Advise front brake discs worn and show signs of over heating.

Advise heavy engine oil leak - recommend steam clean.

Advise the front tyres are wearing more on the inner edge - recommend tracking / alignment.

Advise the rocker cover gasket leaks.

Advise the spare tyre is heavily cracked.

Electrical wiring inadequately secured lower engine loom around front pulley area. (4.11 (a) (i))

Has the cambelt been replaced.

Fail 27 Jul 2018 87,619 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Advise both front suspension lower arm, rear bushes are cracking and separating - Recommend replacement.

Advise front brake discs worn and show signs of over heating.

Advise heavy engine oil leak - recommend steam clean.

Advise the front tyres are wearing more on the inner edge - recommend tracking / alignment.

Advise the rocker cover gasket leaks.

Advise the spare tyre is heavily cracked.

Electrical wiring inadequately secured lower engine loom around front pulley area. (4.11 (a) (i))

Has the cambelt been replaced.

Pass 9 Aug 2017 73,123 miles

Exhaust corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear number plate loose

Pass 9 Aug 2016 57,536 miles

Advise both rear tyre tread depths 3mm.

Advise nail in offside rear tyre.

Pass 3 Aug 2015 42,286 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 35,698 miles

rear tyres perished/cracking-no cords exposed

Pass 3 Dec 2013 29,864 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 27,170 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 22,788 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 18,463 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 29 Jan 2011 18,463 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front brake discs worn

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 VYJ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OE57 VYJ, 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 VYJ registered?

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

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