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BD57 MLV

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

99,649 mi
Last recorded99,649 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD57 MLV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2022 99,649 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear door stop hinge faulty

Rear corrosion to rear subframe and components

Pass 9 Mar 2021 94,765 miles

Both front tyres slightly worn on outer edge.

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 6 Mar 2021 94,765 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (Rear bush on arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (Rear bush on arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both front tyres slightly worn on outer edge.

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 89,551 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 83,341 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 83,336 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Position lamp not working Both front (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 77,614 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 69,628 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer sill has a slight amount of damage

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

exhaust starting to deteriorate

Fail 31 Jan 2017 69,628 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer sill has a slight amount of damage

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

exhaust starting to deteriorate

Pass 29 Jan 2016 61,993 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 55,180 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 47,073 miles

nearside rear light slightly insecure

slight bind on offside rear brake

Pass 2 Feb 2013 37,030 miles

front brake pads low

Pass 30 Jan 2012 28,865 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 28,865 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 28 Jan 2011 18,818 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 18,818 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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BD57 MLV is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 BD57 MLV, 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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BD57 MLV is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 February 2008.

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