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YS57 UVW

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

125,753 mi
Last recorded125,753 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2021 125,753 miles

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

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both sides clips (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Sills corroded both sides

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 119,527 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 113,050 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2018 106,545 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ON LIMIT

Offside Front TRACK ROD END SLIGHT PLAY

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 May 2017 100,413 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Fail 2 May 2017 100,412 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid WIPERS NOT CHECKED (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 93,604 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 84,923 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2014 84,923 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 75,259 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2012 63,222 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Nov 2012 63,219 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Dec 2011 48,995 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 48,995 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 36,394 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 UVW is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 UVW, 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 UVW registered?

YS57 UVW is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 January 2008.

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