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YL57 KVE

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,626 mi
Last recorded72,626 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL57 KVE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2017 72,626 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 58,544 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 57,422 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 54,305 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 54,305 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 47,486 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 41,312 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 41,312 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 34,096 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 26,490 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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YL57 KVE is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YL57 KVE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YL57 KVE registered?

YL57 KVE is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 7 February 2008.

Is YL57 KVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL57 KVE shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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