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YB57 TPY

2008 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

122,870 mi
Last recorded122,870 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB57 TPY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2022 122,870 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside and have light cracking to side walls (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust baffles loose in centre box

Pass 22 Feb 2021 102,786 miles

Exhaust mid box secondary outer skin deteriorated

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside outer sill rusty

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

x1 Exhaust bracket at rear deteriorated

Fail 20 Feb 2021 102,786 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant level low

Exhaust mid box secondary outer skin deteriorated

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside outer sill rusty

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

x1 Exhaust bracket at rear deteriorated

Pass 25 Feb 2020 98,912 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2019 90,467 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 81,290 miles

centre pipe corroded

slight leak from power steering pipe

Pass 19 Dec 2016 71,595 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 60,124 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2016 60,124 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2015 45,458 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 39,784 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 33,450 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 27,457 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 20,532 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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YB57 TPY is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YB57 TPY, 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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YB57 TPY is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 January 2008.

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