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PY57 GDE

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

112,450 mi
Last recorded112,450 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY57 GDE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2019 112,450 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 9 Sep 2019 112,450 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 101,908 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 89,684 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 78,703 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 65,120 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 52,184 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 39,919 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 27,297 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 14,878 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 GDE is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 PY57 GDE, 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 GDE registered?

PY57 GDE is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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