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RF57 YLL

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

131,419 mi
Last recorded131,419 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF57 YLL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 131,419 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Apr 2026 131,417 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 126,300 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 119,448 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Mar 2024 119,448 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 113,591 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 106,374 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 97,469 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 97,469 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 93,369 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2020 93,369 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 84,805 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 84,805 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Apr 2018 76,149 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 67,473 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

cambelt?

front wipers starting to smear

Pass 29 Mar 2016 58,515 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 51,233 miles

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)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 42,053 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 33,587 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 31,350 miles

slight damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 28 Jan 2011 26,563 miles

slight damage to n/s/f tyre side wall

Fail 28 Jan 2011 26,563 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight damage to n/s/f tyre side wall

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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RF57 YLL is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RF57 YLL, 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 RF57 YLL registered?

RF57 YLL is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 January 2008.

Is RF57 YLL safe to buy?

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