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AE57 FWP

2007 Citroen Xsara

Purple Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

129,771 mi
Last recorded129,771 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2022
Typical for 2007 Citroen Xsara69,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE57 FWP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2007
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2022 129,771 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view all so has stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Sep 2022 129,110 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill outer holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view all so has stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 109,484 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 108,375 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 96,829 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 83,468 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 67,790 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 67,790 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 51,739 miles

Centre Front Lower engine cover fitted

Nearside Rear Outer tyre sidewall kerb marked

Pass 8 Jan 2016 43,227 miles

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 8 Jan 2016 43,227 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 10 Jan 2015 33,476 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2013 22,622 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Oct 2013 22,622 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2012 18,260 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all 4 tyres starting crack on inner edge

Pass 14 Oct 2011 14,305 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 10,597 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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AE57 FWP is a 2007 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2007 Citroen Xsara models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 69,285 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 AE57 FWP, 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 19 years old, this Citroen Xsara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AE57 FWP registered?

AE57 FWP is a 2007 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 23 October 2007.

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