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YB57 BZE

2008 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,636 mi
Last recorded118,636 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB57 BZE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2022 118,636 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 111,394 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 106,149 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 94,168 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 87,218 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 87,210 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 80,147 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Jan 2017 80,147 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn on outer edges.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Jan 2016 72,543 miles

altenator drive belt cracking

Fail 25 Jan 2016 72,543 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear wiper blade torn

altenator drive belt cracking

slight pitting front discs

Pass 24 Jan 2015 64,939 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 56,644 miles

some corrosion to exhaust system

Fail 13 Jan 2014 56,644 miles

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

some corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 4 Feb 2013 49,580 miles

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

nearside tyre cracking

some corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 4 Jan 2012 40,286 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear exhaust strap corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2012 40,286 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear exhaust strap corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2011 30,214 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 30,214 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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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YB57 BZE is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 YB57 BZE, 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 YB57 BZE registered?

YB57 BZE is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 12 January 2008.

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