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VA57 TYZ

2008 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,704 mi
Last recorded116,704 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA57 TYZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2021 116,704 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 111,639 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe clamp leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 105,332 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Nov 2019 105,332 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 98,367 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 98,367 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 87,213 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 77,403 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 77,403 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 68,871 miles

front brake pads low

front tyre tread low on inner edges

rear brakes noisey when brakes applied

Pass 24 Feb 2015 59,630 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 50,441 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 40,491 miles

Front brake discs worn.

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 31,276 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 23,332 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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VA57 TYZ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VA57 TYZ, 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 VA57 TYZ registered?

VA57 TYZ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 2 February 2008.

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