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YS57 XBG

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,058 mi
Last recorded95,058 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS57 XBG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 95,058 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 95,058 miles

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

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

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

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

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Boot (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 91,550 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 91,545 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 84,409 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 73,973 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 73,973 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 63,391 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 51,977 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 41,367 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 39,486 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 29,816 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 XBG is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel 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 XBG, 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 XBG registered?

YS57 XBG is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 February 2008.

Is YS57 XBG safe to buy?

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