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YY57 MUE

2008 Citroen Xsara

Black Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,497 mi
Last recorded71,497 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY57 MUE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 71,497 miles

Central Exhaust corroded

Exhaust mounting defective Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm tread and edges worn thin (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm tread and edges worn thin (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2018 67,293 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre 3mm tread and edges starting to wear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Apr 2017 61,350 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 61,350 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2016 59,117 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 59,117 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 57,754 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 53,731 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 53,731 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 49,222 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 38,871 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 30,827 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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YY57 MUE is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,749cc 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 YY57 MUE, 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 YY57 MUE registered?

YY57 MUE is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 11 January 2008.

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