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YA57 OUM

2008 Citroen Xsara

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

101,629 mi
Last recorded101,629 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA57 OUM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 101,629 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2020 101,629 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing two bolts (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 May 2019 88,983 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 May 2019 88,983 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2018 81,599 miles

Exhaust rear silencer mount strap corroded and snapped

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing and wearing on both edges

Offside Front Tyre wearing on the outside edge

Fail 10 May 2018 81,597 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust rear silencer mount strap corroded and snapped

Nearside Front Tyre bald on the outside edge close to cords

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing and wearing on both edges

Offside Front Tyre wearing on the outside edge

Pass 18 May 2017 72,870 miles

Nearside Front tyre balding on outer edge

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

exhaust back box mount strap corroded and broken

Fail 18 May 2017 72,870 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre balding on outer edge

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

exhaust back box mount strap corroded and broken

Pass 27 Oct 2016 67,918 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

exhaust back box mount strap corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2016 67,918 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal pressure sensor (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm and balding on inner/outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

exhaust back box mount strap corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2015 58,714 miles

Front wipers slight smear

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2015 58,714 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from pressure sensor (2.3.3b)

Front wipers slight smear

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 50,609 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 50,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 40,083 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Nov 2012 31,523 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 22,895 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 17,338 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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YA57 OUM is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YA57 OUM, 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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YA57 OUM is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 4 February 2008.

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