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YE57 YXW

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

66,888 mi
Last recorded66,888 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE57 YXW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 66,888 miles

2x child seats fitted

Fail 9 Feb 2018 66,888 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

2x child seats fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2017 58,556 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 50,227 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 42,394 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs slightly worn

o/s/r reg plate light cover missing

Fail 16 Feb 2015 42,394 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r reg plate light cover missing

Pass 15 Feb 2014 35,519 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 30,563 miles

NS WING MIRROR POOR

Pass 17 Feb 2012 24,556 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 19,833 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

nearside mirror insecure

rubber missing off brake pedal

slight play in offside front bottom ball joint

Pass 18 Jan 2011 19,833 miles

nearside mirror insecure

rubber missing off brake pedal

slight play in offside front bottom ball joint

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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YE57 YXW is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YE57 YXW, 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 YE57 YXW registered?

YE57 YXW is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 4 February 2008.

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