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YS57 SWY

2008 Citroen Xsara

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

76,376 mi
Last recorded76,376 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS57 SWY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 76,376 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back Box Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Jan 2026 76,366 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back Box Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2025 68,613 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 60,843 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill Corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 52,447 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement noise from brg (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 43,455 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 35,346 miles

Nearside Front Outer sill holed

Offside Front Outer sill holed

Pass 28 Jan 2020 29,649 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 29,092 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

both nearside and offside sills corroded

o/s/f shock absorber casing corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2018 28,377 miles

both sills corroded

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres perished

Fail 25 Apr 2018 28,377 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

both sills corroded

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres perished

Pass 20 Apr 2017 25,314 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 25,314 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 21,493 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 21,493 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 17,513 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 17,085 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 15,134 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 12,744 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 10,051 miles

front brake discs corroded and lipped

Fail 11 Jan 2012 10,051 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake discs corroded and lipped

Pass 18 Jan 2011 8,150 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 SWY is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 SWY, 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 SWY registered?

YS57 SWY is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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