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AX57 EPL

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

129,171 mi
Last recorded129,171 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2016
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2016 129,171 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 116,975 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 116,911 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 60/150 (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 97,314 miles

both front discs worn

Pass 28 Aug 2013 78,046 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

n/s/r tyre outer edge

Pass 28 Aug 2012 53,056 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

rear exaust bracket rusty

Pass 19 Oct 2011 34,860 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 34,792 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 28,032 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 EPL is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 EPL, 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 EPL registered?

AX57 EPL is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is AX57 EPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX57 EPL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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