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YS57 LJE

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

98,116 mi
Last recorded98,116 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS57 LJE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 98,116 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2025 92,128 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2025 92,128 miles

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 88,786 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 87,714 miles

Central exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2023 87,714 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Central exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 86,272 miles

Central exhaust corroded

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside / cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 84,284 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2020 82,896 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2020 82,895 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2019 80,347 miles

centre exhaust corroded

offside rear tyre cracking in-between tread

Fail 22 Jul 2019 80,346 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

centre exhaust corroded

offside rear tyre cracking in-between tread

Pass 25 Jul 2018 77,679 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 76,399 miles

exhaust outer skin lose

Fail 15 Nov 2017 76,391 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

exhaust outer skin lose

Pass 22 Nov 2016 74,327 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 70,640 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 67,549 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 66,482 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 66,482 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 54,077 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 41,951 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 1 Feb 2011 32,150 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 LJE is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 LJE, 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 LJE registered?

YS57 LJE is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 15 February 2008.

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