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OE57 VYP

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

57,108 mi
Last recorded57,108 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE57 VYP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 57,108 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2017 57,108 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 20 May 2016 50,750 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2016 50,750 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 May 2015 43,410 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 19 May 2014 37,208 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 30,866 miles

Both rear tyres have perished & cracked sidewalls (date code 2007)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 24,868 miles

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

both rear tyres are perished.

Pass 6 Apr 2011 18,956 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 VYP is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VYP, 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 VYP registered?

OE57 VYP is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 13 February 2008.

Is OE57 VYP safe to buy?

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