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VF57 FYK

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

98,046 mi
Last recorded98,046 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF57 FYK
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 98,046 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front shock absorber strut slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing

Nearside multiple areas of damage to outer sill

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill starting to corrode (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 May 2026 98,046 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front shock absorber strut slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing

Nearside multiple areas of damage to outer sill

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill starting to corrode (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2025 93,403 miles

Nearside Outer sill damaged and repaired with filler

Nearside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing

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

Fail 12 May 2025 93,361 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective no dipped beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Outer sill damaged and repaired with filler

Nearside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing

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

Pass 13 May 2024 88,773 miles

Nearside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing

Nearside outer sill damaged

Offside Front Lower outer sill starting to corrode

Fail 13 May 2024 88,773 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt unclipped from joint (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside outer sill damaged

Offside Front Lower outer sill starting to corrode

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 84,022 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 79,370 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 74,748 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 71,792 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 64,203 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 62,393 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 62,393 miles

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 55,378 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 55,369 miles

Rear Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 48,489 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

exhaust corroding

Pass 1 Feb 2016 41,291 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 41,223 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 35,482 miles

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

slight damage to n/s outter sill

Fail 23 Jan 2015 35,482 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

slight damage to n/s outter sill

Pass 16 Jan 2014 32,048 miles

rear tyres perished

Fail 16 Jan 2014 32,048 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear tyres perished

Pass 24 Jan 2013 27,722 miles

rear footbrake imbalance 23% max allowed 25%

wear lip on front brake discs

Fail 24 Jan 2013 27,722 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

rear footbrake imbalance 23% max allowed 25%

wear lip on front brake discs

Pass 27 Jan 2012 22,742 miles

nearside front tyre wear on outer edge

wear lip on front brake discs

Pass 31 Jan 2011 17,390 miles

rear wiper blade rubber ripped

wear lip on front brake discs

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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VF57 FYK is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 VF57 FYK, 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 VF57 FYK registered?

VF57 FYK is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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