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PY57 KSJ

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

135,308 mi
Last recorded135,308 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY57 KSJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2020 135,308 miles

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))

Fail 1 Apr 2020 135,308 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (1.1.2 (c))

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))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 118,101 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2019 118,101 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 116,738 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 116,560 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 109,949 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Sep 2017 109,949 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Sep 2016 105,906 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Sep 2015 100,937 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 93,706 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 89,200 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 89,200 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 85,072 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 72,304 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 48,610 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 KSJ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 KSJ, 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 KSJ registered?

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

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