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YB57 VWK

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

122,832 mi
Last recorded122,832 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB57 VWK
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 122,832 miles

corrosion under vehicle and underseal on welding

Fail 24 Nov 2020 122,830 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill in 2 places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill in 2 places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 19 Apr 2019 102,709 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2019 102,709 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 94,996 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 84,487 miles

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

wet around rear brake drum (brake fluid)?

Pass 6 Jan 2016 60,273 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Jan 2016 60,272 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 55,561 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 50,459 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 46,268 miles

exhaust rear silencer mounting corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2012 42,172 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 32,051 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 VWK is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VWK, 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 VWK registered?

YB57 VWK is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 18 January 2008.

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