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YS57 VMT

2008 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

82,426 mi
Last recorded82,426 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS57 VMT
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2020 82,426 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 82,426 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 80,746 miles

noise on power steering

Pass 28 Dec 2018 78,874 miles

Nearside Rear slight lag on foot brake

noise on power steering pump

Pass 2 Jan 2018 76,639 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 27 Dec 2017 76,639 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2016 74,233 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2016 74,233 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 71,610 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 71,581 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 65,704 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 59,791 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 53,424 miles

backbox bracket corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2012 46,839 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 38,853 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 VMT is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,560cc 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 VMT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YS57 VMT registered?

YS57 VMT is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 January 2008.

Is YS57 VMT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS57 VMT shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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