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BP57 WEW

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

102,297 mi
Last recorded102,297 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP57 WEW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 102,297 miles

Nearside Front pin hole in anti roll bar drop link dust covers

Nearside Front tyre worn 1.6mm

Offside Front Lower pin hole in ball joint dust cover

Offside Front tyre worn 2.0mm

all tyres wearing low

corrosion to exhaust front silencer outer layer

Pass 3 Jan 2017 91,570 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 3 Jan 2017 91,570 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 31 Dec 2015 82,380 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both perished (4.1.D.1e)

middle exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 31 Dec 2015 82,380 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both perished (4.1.D.1e)

middle exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2014 71,032 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine oil level low

Fail 26 Jul 2014 70,907 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine oil level low

Pass 26 Jul 2013 62,556 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 53,331 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 53,331 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 48,126 miles

front num plate detewriateing

o/s outer sill slight bodywork damage eveident

rear axle tread getting low

Fail 1 Feb 2012 48,126 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front num plate detewriateing

o/s outer sill slight bodywork damage eveident

rear axle tread getting low

Pass 20 Jan 2011 35,158 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

front number plate peeling

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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BP57 WEW is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 WEW, 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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BP57 WEW is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 12 February 2008.

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