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YM57 AYO

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

82,524 mi
Last recorded82,524 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM57 AYO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2021 82,524 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 82,477 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness steering wheel excessive movement (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 79,701 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front and Centre. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Slight Play Inner Tie Rod Joint. N/S and O/S.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 75,661 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 71,246 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 71,246 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 66,020 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 66,020 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 61,284 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 55,733 miles

n/s and o/s rear tyres cracking on sidewall

n/s and o/s rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 18 Feb 2014 50,483 miles

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

n/s and o/s rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

o/s/front tyre worn on edges

Fail 18 Feb 2014 50,483 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

n/s and o/s rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

o/s/front tyre worn on edges

Pass 30 Jan 2013 44,796 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside rear tyre contains cracks around sidewall

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 4 Feb 2012 39,960 miles

Near side rear tyre slightly cracking on side wall

Rear wiper blade starting to split

Pass 9 Feb 2011 31,093 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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YM57 AYO is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YM57 AYO, 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 YM57 AYO registered?

YM57 AYO is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 18 February 2008.

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