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AO57 SWZ

2007 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

33,558 mi
Last recorded33,558 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Citroen Xsara69,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO57 SWZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 33,558 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 32,349 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated not fully secure on shaft (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 31,336 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe at rear of car (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 30,349 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2022 30,349 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 29,548 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 29,548 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 28,634 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 27,502 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 27,497 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended wont pull out (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 26,390 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

both front outer sills corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2017 25,305 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 24,043 miles

All four tyres showing signs of age and starting to crack

rear exhaust back box hanger broken but exhaust system still supported

Pass 28 Aug 2015 22,543 miles

REAR EXHAUST BRACKET BROKEN

Pass 27 Aug 2014 20,621 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 18,710 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 16,173 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 13,408 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 10,497 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 10,497 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 SWZ is a 2007 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AO57 SWZ, 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 SWZ registered?

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

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