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AX57 EOU

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

104,213 mi
Last recorded104,213 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX57 EOU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 104,213 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side Also Worn close to legal limit & worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 102,387 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake disc`s worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2019 102,378 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake disc`s worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 100,263 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake disc`s worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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))

both front tyres badly worn on edges

Pass 23 Nov 2017 94,589 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Nov 2017 94,589 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 88,406 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre misshapen

Pass 20 Nov 2015 81,729 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 73,190 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 61,429 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 48,644 miles

back box strap broken

both rear tyres perished

Pass 21 Nov 2011 38,752 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 28,112 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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AX57 EOU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 AX57 EOU, 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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AX57 EOU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 February 2008.

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