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YS57 SKN

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Nov 2024

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill, front of wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Body component insecure Trim above registration plate (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer not connected to system (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Front of wheelarch. Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front of wheelarch. Outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 84,345 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 83,289 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2022 83,289 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 82,291 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slightly insecure (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 80,982 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 front to rear pipes...slight (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

centre exhaust box corroded but not to excess

general corrosion to all front and rear suspension components but not excessive

Pass 3 Dec 2019 79,855 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security end sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill and end sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

corrosion to all front and rear suspension components but not excessive

front to rear exhaust corroded /poor condition

Pass 11 Dec 2018 76,527 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust corroded but not to excess..(pipe into rear box)

Fail 11 Dec 2018 76,524 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre carcass severely perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

offside front tyre both edges worn/scrubbed

rear exhaust corroded but not to excess..(pipe into rear box)

Pass 15 Dec 2017 73,589 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 67,944 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 67,944 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 58,204 miles

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

Nearside non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 16 Dec 2015 58,204 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 48,904 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 42,824 miles

nearside rear tyre outer wall deteriorated/perished but not excessively

Pass 24 Jan 2013 35,304 miles

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

nearside rear tyre outer wall slightly deteriorated

offside front tyre inner edge slightly worn

Pass 24 Jan 2012 28,269 miles

exhaust backbox retaining strap heavily corroded but still secure

Pass 25 Jan 2011 21,246 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 SKN is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YS57 SKN, 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 SKN registered?

YS57 SKN is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 January 2008.

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