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RY57 EHV

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

153,890 mi
Last recorded153,890 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY57 EHV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2019 153,890 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both steering rack tie rods worn

steering rack tie rods worn

Fail 29 Jan 2019 153,890 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively brake (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both steering rack tie rods worn

steering rack tie rods worn

Fail 2 Jul 2018 149,093 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside rear brake back plate has evidence of leak

nearside steering rack tie rod worn

offside rear lamp damaged

unable to fully inspect front inner brake pads

Pass 26 Jun 2017 142,684 miles

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

nail in offside rear tyre

offside rear light lens cracked

Fail 26 Jun 2017 142,684 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Jun 2016 133,385 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

tyre pressures low

Fail 20 Jun 2016 133,385 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

tyre pressures low

Pass 14 Jul 2015 122,807 miles

Body work damage to bonnet and nearside of vehicle

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside rear tyre has small cuts in tread area

Fail 14 Jul 2015 122,807 miles

Body work damage to bonnet and nearside of vehicle

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside rear tyre has small cuts in tread area

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 102,005 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE STARTING TO WEAR ON OUTER EDGE

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 14 Nov 2013 102,005 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE STARTING TO WEAR ON OUTER EDGE

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Nov 2012 93,088 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 79,559 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 59,299 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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RY57 EHV is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 RY57 EHV, 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 RY57 EHV registered?

RY57 EHV is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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