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AV57 FHL

2008 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

118,300 mi
Last recorded118,300 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV57 FHL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2019 118,300 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2019 118,299 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 105,903 miles

Nearside Rear light unit slightly insecure

Offside Front inner rack joint has play

Offside Rear light unit slightly insecure

Fail 2 Jan 2018 105,901 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear light unit slightly insecure

Offside Front inner rack joint has play

Offside Rear light unit slightly insecure

Pass 17 Jan 2017 91,475 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Jan 2017 91,475 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Jan 2016 75,218 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2016 75,218 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 59,007 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 59,007 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2014 47,823 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 36,856 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 26,522 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 26,288 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 21,534 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 21,534 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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AV57 FHL is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AV57 FHL, 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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AV57 FHL is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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