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YP57 PZE

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

128,931 mi
Last recorded128,931 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP57 PZE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 128,931 miles

sills corroding

Fail 27 Mar 2026 128,929 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

sills corroding

Pass 28 Mar 2025 124,707 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear sills corroding

Fail 27 Mar 2025 124,704 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear sills corroding

Pass 27 Mar 2024 120,778 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 120,778 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 115,501 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2023 115,501 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust blowing excessively (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

coolant & oil levels on minimum

Pass 25 Mar 2022 109,658 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 104,216 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange & centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

offside & nearside front outer sills weak/corroded (not within 30 cm of any mounting points)

Pass 24 Mar 2020 100,712 miles

Cambelt due??

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 92,059 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 92,059 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 81,722 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 73,277 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 73,261 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 62,506 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 51,462 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 51,462 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 51,297 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 45,649 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 45,649 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 39,705 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 31,824 miles

back box bracket broken (repair carried out)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 24,442 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear wiper split

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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YP57 PZE is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YP57 PZE, 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 YP57 PZE registered?

YP57 PZE is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 18 January 2008.

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