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YA57 YKO

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,780 mi
Last recorded116,780 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA57 YKO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2023 116,780 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2023 116,780 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 May 2022 96,280 miles
Fail 6 May 2022 96,280 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2021 91,593 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Apr 2021 91,593 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2020 86,345 miles

Nearside Front Outer cill corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2020 86,345 miles

Nearside Front Outer cill corroded

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 81,578 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 75,836 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 69,763 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 63,478 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 63,478 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 58,352 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 53,600 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 50,627 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

EXHAUST IS CORRODED FRONT PIPE STABILISER BRACKET IS DETACHED

Fail 9 Sep 2013 50,553 miles

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

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

EXHAUST IS CORRODED FRONT PIPE STABILISER BRACKET IS DETACHED

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE ON 1.6MM NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE ON 2MM BOTH WEARING SMOOTH ON INNER EDGE

Pass 10 Sep 2012 43,074 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 36,119 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Sep 2011 36,116 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 29,212 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 YKO is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YKO, 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 YKO is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 8 February 2008.

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