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YA57 ZZN

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

115,312 mi
Last recorded115,312 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2016
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA57 ZZN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2016 115,312 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front outer sill weak

Fail 21 Dec 2016 115,312 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s & o/s 185-65-15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front outer sill weak

Pass 21 Dec 2015 107,058 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 97,114 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 22 Dec 2014 97,114 miles

Front passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 2 Jan 2014 88,419 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2014 88,419 miles

Nearside Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 79,578 miles

Engine management light on,emissions limits met

Pass 27 Feb 2012 64,029 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 40,096 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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 ZZN is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ZZN, 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 ZZN registered?

YA57 ZZN is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 5 February 2008.

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