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AO57 PDX

2007 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,721 mi
Last recorded139,721 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Citroen Xsara69,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO57 PDX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 139,721 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2026 139,721 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 135,679 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 129,309 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 4mm worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perished/cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Jan 2024 129,309 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side and stop bulb wrong way round (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 4mm worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perished/cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 122,650 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2023 122,533 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 115,322 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 110,429 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 110,429 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 106,554 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears slight perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 95,749 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 84,887 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 76,753 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Fail 18 Jul 2016 76,753 miles

Offside Outer 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 Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 68,620 miles

both handbrake cable casings split

front tyre outer walls perished

Fail 24 Jul 2015 68,206 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

both handbrake cable outer casings split

both offside tyre outer walls slightly perished

exhaust fumes into cabin from engine bay

Pass 7 Aug 2014 59,376 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on both edges

Fail 7 Aug 2014 59,376 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

nearside front tyre wearing on both edges

Pass 30 Jul 2013 49,783 miles

rear wiperblade split

Pass 3 Aug 2012 40,949 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 33,595 miles

n/s/r tyre perishing and cracking

o/s/f tyre perishing and cracking

Fail 24 Aug 2011 33,595 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

n/s/r tyre perishing and cracking

o/s/f tyre perishing and cracking

Pass 24 Aug 2010 25,762 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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AO57 PDX is a 2007 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AO57 PDX, 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 AO57 PDX registered?

AO57 PDX is a 2007 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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