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WG57 TYO

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

97,184 mi
Last recorded97,184 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG57 TYO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2023 97,184 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 91,100 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 91,100 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 84,653 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 82,015 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 77,969 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3.5mm and perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Jan 2019 77,969 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3.5mm and perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 72,594 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear torsion bars corroded

Winter tyres fitted to the front of the vehicle

Pass 13 Jan 2017 66,810 miles

Front brake disc worn & corroded

Front tyres worn smooth on the inner edges

N/S/R tyre 3mm

O/S headlight aim on the minimum level

Rear brake disc worn & corroded

Rear torsion bars corroded

Winter tyres fitted to the front of the vehicle

Pass 8 Jan 2016 59,201 miles

Front brake disc lipped & worn

O/S headlight aim on the minimum level

Winter tyres fitted to the front

Pass 21 Jan 2015 52,187 miles

Front brake disc lipped & corroded

Winter tyres fitted to the front

Fail 20 Jan 2014 46,388 miles

Front brake disc worn, corroded & lipped

Front tyres wearing on the inner edges

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 46,388 miles

Front brake disc worn, corroded & lipped

Front tyres wearing on the inner edges

Pass 17 Jan 2013 40,433 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 33,733 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 26,662 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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WG57 TYO is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WG57 TYO, 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 WG57 TYO registered?

WG57 TYO is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 18 January 2008.

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The MOT history for WG57 TYO shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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