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YS57 GXU

2008 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,629 mi
Last recorded85,629 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS57 GXU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 85,629 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 81,008 miles

front subframe corroded

rear axle corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2023 81,008 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

front subframe corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2022 76,550 miles

front coil springs corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2022 76,550 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

front coil springs corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2021 73,552 miles

rear axle corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2021 73,550 miles

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

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2020 71,085 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes worn/perished

exhaust system corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2020 71,085 miles

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

both front lower arm rear bushes worn/perished

exhaust system corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2019 68,510 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Dec 2018 64,078 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osf wearing inner nsf wearing outer (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Dec 2018 64,075 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osf wearing inner nsf wearing outer (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 53,180 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 41,300 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 31,164 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 26,350 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 21,819 miles

all tyres perishing

Pass 7 Dec 2012 18,893 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 17,872 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 13,900 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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YS57 GXU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YS57 GXU, 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 YS57 GXU registered?

YS57 GXU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 3 January 2008.

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