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YB57 DJY

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

152,753 mi
Last recorded152,753 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB57 DJY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2019 152,753 miles

Corrosion To Offside Outer Sill

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 143,328 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 136,790 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 131,616 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 131,616 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 124,110 miles

185/65/15

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre close to legal limit

offside front tyre low wearing inside edge

Fail 29 Jan 2015 124,110 miles

185/65/15

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre close to legal limit

offside front tyre low wearing inside edge

Fail 30 Jan 2014 109,432 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 109,432 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 97,039 miles

front brake discs lipped/worn slightly also squealing

smell of fumes under bonnet

Fail 17 Jan 2013 97,039 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs lipped/worn slightly also squealing

smell of fumes under bonnet

Pass 24 Jan 2012 79,812 miles

front brake discs lipped

rear exhaust hanger in poor condition

Pass 18 Jan 2011 59,630 miles

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

front brake discs lipped

unable to chewck inner brake pads

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 DJY is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DJY, 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 DJY registered?

YB57 DJY is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 February 2008.

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