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YS57 WDF

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,556 mi
Last recorded84,556 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS57 WDF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2018 84,556 miles

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

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

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

slight front bumper trim damage

Pass 19 Dec 2017 78,651 miles

one sub- frame bolt loose

Fail 13 Dec 2017 78,592 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc leaking grease (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link boots perished (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link boots perished (2.4.G.2)

one sub- frame bolt loose

Pass 6 Dec 2016 72,983 miles

n/s/f cv gaiter pin holed

Fail 6 Dec 2016 72,983 miles

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

n/s/f cv gaiter pin holed

Pass 22 Dec 2015 67,618 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 67,617 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)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 58,099 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 47,348 miles

rear silencer strap broken but system still supported

Pass 23 Jan 2013 36,346 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear silencer strap broken but exhaust still adequately supported

Pass 20 Jan 2012 24,710 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

low oil level

Pass 31 Dec 2010 13,073 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 WDF is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 WDF, 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 WDF registered?

YS57 WDF is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 January 2008.

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