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SY57 YUX

2008 Citroen Xsara

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2015
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,064 mi
Last recorded90,064 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2015
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY57 YUX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 13 Oct 2015 90,064 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded cill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer strap (7.1.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cill (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 79,685 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 13 Oct 2014 79,685 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 69,727 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Oct 2012 57,950 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 46,289 miles

Exhaust back box bracket broken.

Rear wiper blade split.

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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SY57 YUX is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SY57 YUX, 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 SY57 YUX registered?

SY57 YUX is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 January 2008.

Is SY57 YUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY57 YUX shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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