MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,986 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Outer Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS rings on driveshafts rubbing against sensors both sides (3.4.2)
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn smooth on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn smooth on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
vehicle has HiD ballast resistors fitted but not connected and headlamps have halogen bulbs
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% recorded , maximum allowance is 30% (3.7.B.5b)
Front Outer Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS rings on driveshafts rubbing against sensors both sides (3.4.2)
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn smooth on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn smooth on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre tyre also cut to cords in tread ()
Oil leak ()
vehicle has HiD ballast resistors fitted but not connected and headlamps have halogen bulbs
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn smooth on outer shoulder and down sidewall from being run underinflated (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front tyre wall badly damage has been run flat
Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure hid retro fit unit and wiring loose (1.9.2a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure hid retro fit unit and wring loose (1.9.2a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' air fresheners on mirror (8.3.1e)
rear exhaust box rusty
Rear exhaust clamp broke/rusty
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear exhaust clamp broke/rusty
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BP57 VUK is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 BP57 VUK, 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 BP57 VUK registered?
BP57 VUK is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 5 February 2008.
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