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BD57 MPV

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

149,013 mi
Last recorded149,013 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD57 MPV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2020 149,013 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 137,530 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2019 137,514 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 128,347 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 109,518 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Jan 2017 109,517 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 94,902 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 94,902 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 79,418 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 79,418 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 66,575 miles

FRONT PADS WEARING LOW

REAR SILENCER STRAP CORRODED AND BROKEN

Fail 22 Jan 2014 66,575 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

FRONT PADS WEARING LOW

REAR SILENCER STRAP CORRODED AND BROKEN

Pass 5 Feb 2013 52,965 miles

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

O/S/R TYRE NAIL IN SIDE WALL

Fail 5 Feb 2013 52,965 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

O/S/R TYRE NAIL IN SIDE WALL

Fail 15 Feb 2012 36,836 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside and centre rear adult seat belts not tested due to child seats.

Pass 15 Feb 2012 36,836 miles

Nearside and centre rear adult seat belts not tested due to child seats.

Pass 14 Feb 2011 21,774 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 MPV is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 MPV, 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 BD57 MPV registered?

BD57 MPV is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 February 2008.

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