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YY57 TYB

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

83,313 mi
Last recorded83,313 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY57 TYB
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Feb 2021 83,313 miles

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill at front adjacent to previous repair (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill at front adjacent to previous repair (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear o/s/r. tyre starting to p[erish

Pass 14 Feb 2020 80,793 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both shocker bodies corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear,at rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine,also evidence of previous leak in vicinity of rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2020 80,792 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure top mount broken (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both shocker bodies corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear,at rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine,also evidence of previous leak in vicinity of rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

oil pressure warning lamp on

Pass 13 Feb 2019 75,975 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear,towards rear,corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front tyre bald outer edge,close to wear indicators in middle 185 65 14

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

engine oil lamp on

Fail 9 Feb 2019 75,908 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill,as marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear,towards rear,corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front tyre bald outer edge,close to wear indicators in middle 185 65 14

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

engine oil lamp on

Pass 14 Feb 2018 69,879 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded middle to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust bracket before rear silencer broken

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 13 Feb 2018 69,865 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded middle to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust bracket before rear silencer broken

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 63,992 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

very front exh. mtg. cracked through

Fail 13 Feb 2017 63,992 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

very front exh. mtg. cracked through

Pass 26 Jan 2016 56,108 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Jan 2016 56,108 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 52,104 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 44,054 miles

exhaust poor condition

Fail 5 Feb 2014 44,054 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

exhaust poor condition

Pass 4 Feb 2013 37,001 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 31,478 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 24,532 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 TYB is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TYB, 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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YY57 TYB is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 14 February 2008.

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