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YP57 ZHR

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

96,229 mi
Last recorded96,229 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP57 ZHR
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 96,229 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2026 96,226 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 95,305 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 91,513 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 87,899 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2023 87,879 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 84,860 miles

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

Offside outer sill rear area corroded/ weakened

Fail 24 Feb 2022 84,819 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill holed and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside outer sill rear area corroded/ weakened

Pass 26 Feb 2021 83,499 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 82,563 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 82,563 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 79,081 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (Sill) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside front fog lamp smashed but still working at time of test

Pass 16 Mar 2018 74,895 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2018 74,895 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 70,791 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre small cut to side wall but not deep enough to reach the cords

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 65,727 miles

Nearside Rear tyre splitting in tread

Pass 13 Jan 2015 59,287 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2015 59,287 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 54,813 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 49,831 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 40,485 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 31,513 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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YP57 ZHR is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YP57 ZHR, 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 ZHR registered?

YP57 ZHR is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 January 2008.

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