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BL57 MWF

2008 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,037 mi
Last recorded106,037 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 MWF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2019 106,037 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2019 105,938 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2018 95,438 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2017 80,533 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 73,998 miles

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 10 May 2016 73,998 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 15 Jun 2015 68,214 miles

rear exhaust braket broken but the exhaust is secure.

Fail 15 Jun 2015 68,214 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

rear exhaust braket broken but the exhaust is secure.

Pass 13 Jun 2014 60,318 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2014 60,318 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2013 53,377 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2013 53,377 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 48,521 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 38,866 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 29,121 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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BL57 MWF is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BL57 MWF, 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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BL57 MWF is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 January 2008.

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