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YS57 UXL

2008 Citroen Xsara

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,035 mi
Last recorded122,035 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS57 UXL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2022 122,035 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2022 122,034 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 118,335 miles

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 115,487 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 119,282 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 110,282 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 104,487 miles

front subframe corroding

Fail 13 Feb 2018 104,487 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at joint (7.1.2)

front subframe corroding

Pass 26 Jan 2017 96,154 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front rearward (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jan 2017 96,154 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear both sides rear (1.1.C.1f)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front rearward (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 91,696 miles

centre exhaust silencer deteriorated but not leaking at time of test

offside front top suspension mount noisy on lock to lock check

offside rear tyre cracking but not showing cords at time of test

Pass 20 Jan 2015 84,140 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 75,792 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 69,907 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 57,043 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 42,705 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 UXL is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UXL, 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 UXL registered?

YS57 UXL is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 January 2008.

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