MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,313 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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
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))
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
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
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
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)
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)
Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
very front exh. mtg. cracked through
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
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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)
exhaust poor condition
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
exhaust poor condition
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
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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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