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PY57 DNE

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

122,324 mi
Last recorded122,324 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY57 DNE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2022 122,324 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 122,320 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 113,876 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 113,868 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 101,645 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 101,560 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded and holed within 12 inches of seat mountings on which seat belt stalk is secured. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded and holed within 12 inches of seat mountings on which seat belt stalk is secured. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 95,007 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2018 95,007 miles

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

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 88,679 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 83,232 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Jan 2017 83,232 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 75,720 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 67,936 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 59,319 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 59,315 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2013 49,359 miles

Small engine oil leak

Fail 7 Jan 2013 49,350 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake discs worn

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

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

Small engine oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2012 39,976 miles

rear silencer support bracket corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2011 30,429 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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PY57 DNE is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 PY57 DNE, 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 PY57 DNE registered?

PY57 DNE is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 20 February 2008.

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