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YG57 NZA

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

121,315 mi
Last recorded121,315 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG57 NZA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2021 121,315 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint advise attention (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 116,544 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 110,573 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front tyre wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 105,169 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint also gaiter deteriorating (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint advise changing at earliest convienience (2.5.B.1a)

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

o/s front tyre perishing on walls

Pass 30 Mar 2017 101,353 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs worn and pitted on inside faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 97,243 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 97,243 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 91,385 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 85,122 miles

rear silencer strap deteriorating

Pass 6 Feb 2013 65,851 miles

Rear exhaust mounting broken.

Pass 22 Dec 2011 35,174 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Dec 2011 35,174 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 25,636 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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YG57 NZA is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YG57 NZA, 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 YG57 NZA registered?

YG57 NZA is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 February 2008.

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