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AP07 ETO

2007 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

89,509 mi
Last recorded89,509 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Citroen Xsara69,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP07 ETO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 89,509 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 86,364 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 86,358 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 84,022 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive pas ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 80,356 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at clamp/gasket (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Nov 2022 80,356 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at clamp/gasket (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 76,294 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 19 Nov 2021 76,294 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 73,477 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2020 73,477 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 70,812 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 67,369 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 5 Dec 2018 67,369 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 64,434 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 60,796 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 15 Dec 2016 60,796 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 57,188 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 52,497 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2014 52,497 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 48,394 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 43,435 miles

exhaust showing signs of corrosion

Pass 17 Dec 2011 38,028 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 17 Dec 2011 38,008 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 34,226 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 32,198 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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AP07 ETO is a 2007 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 AP07 ETO, 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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AP07 ETO is a 2007 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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