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AX57 EPD

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

89,456 mi
Last recorded89,456 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX57 EPD
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 89,456 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 86,965 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 83,441 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 80,365 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 76,328 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 16 Feb 2022 76,322 miles

Offside Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 73,697 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 71,965 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edge badly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer Edges badly worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 5 Mar 2020 71,965 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edge badly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer Edges badly worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 68,931 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 66,965 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 62,884 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 56,985 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 50,986 miles

exhaust rear box hanger bracket repaired using large hose clip - secure when tested

Pass 12 Feb 2014 45,899 miles

TEMPORY REPAIR ON REAR EXHAUST BOX HANGER BUT OK AT TIME OF TEST

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 39,924 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 32,630 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 25,933 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 EPD is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EPD, 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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What year was AX57 EPD registered?

AX57 EPD is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 16 January 2008.

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