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YA57 OVG

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

60,841 mi
Last recorded60,841 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA57 OVG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 60,841 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 60,837 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 58,196 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2023 58,196 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 55,695 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 52,840 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 51,131 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 51,131 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 47,223 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 38,488 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 31,350 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 26,752 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 26,752 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 25,487 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 24,024 miles

both ns tyres cracked and perished

Pass 28 Jan 2013 22,094 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 18,846 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 12,258 miles

3 kids seat fitted in rear

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 OVG is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YA57 OVG, 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 YA57 OVG registered?

YA57 OVG is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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