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YS57 GYU

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,667 mi
Last recorded115,667 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS57 GYU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 115,667 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 111,123 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both suspension arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper top mount bearing slightly noisy

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2024 111,119 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill 2 places (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked to cords inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both suspension arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper top mount bearing slightly noisy

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2023 107,850 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

gearbox leak

o/s outer sills soft but wont go through

rear exhaust slightly loose

Pass 30 Nov 2022 106,361 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 99,515 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 91,515 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 80,930 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 74,639 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 69,540 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 69,540 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 64,688 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 64,688 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 58,857 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Dec 2015 58,857 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 52,606 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 45,970 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 37,779 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 29,836 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 21,564 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 GYU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 YS57 GYU, 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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YS57 GYU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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