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YH57 ZGF

2008 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2023
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

81,139 mi
Last recorded81,139 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH57 ZGF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2022 81,139 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 75,416 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 72,186 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 72,186 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 68,772 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 63,185 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 56,312 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 51,421 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 46,253 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 32,951 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 21,103 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 19,096 miles

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2012 16,457 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 12,371 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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YH57 ZGF is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 YH57 ZGF, 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 YH57 ZGF registered?

YH57 ZGF is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 January 2008.

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The MOT history for YH57 ZGF shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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