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SH57 YJT

2008 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

76,726 mi
Last recorded76,726 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH57 YJT
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 76,726 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 71,534 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 71,528 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn link-bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn link-bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2017 59,037 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 48,865 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 41,549 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 36,856 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 31,207 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 24,351 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 16,575 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 10,157 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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SH57 YJT is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 SH57 YJT, 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 SH57 YJT registered?

SH57 YJT is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 January 2008.

Is SH57 YJT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH57 YJT shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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