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WD57 BYR

2008 Citroen Xsara

Brown Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD57 BYR
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Oct 2020

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases REAR BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 May 2019 95,759 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 95,759 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 87,240 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn down to the wear indicators

Pass 5 Jun 2017 79,109 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 5 Jun 2017 79,109 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Apr 2016 67,644 miles

nail in passenger side rear tyre

Pass 4 Feb 2015 56,656 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre thin edges and perished

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre thin edges

Pass 7 Feb 2014 45,834 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 37,975 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 37,752 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 32,147 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 25,600 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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WD57 BYR is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WD57 BYR, 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 WD57 BYR registered?

WD57 BYR is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 15 February 2008.

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The MOT history for WD57 BYR shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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