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BT57 LWY

2008 Citroen Xsara

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,829 mi
Last recorded98,829 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT57 LWY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 98,829 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2026 98,825 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 94,969 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Jan 2025 94,968 miles

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

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 91,834 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2024 91,833 miles

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 86,247 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 86,246 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 81,503 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Jan 2021 78,038 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 75,307 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2020 75,307 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 70,507 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2019 70,507 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 64,678 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Fail 25 Jan 2018 64,678 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 57,822 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 51,305 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 44,762 miles

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

advise offside rear wheel spare fitted

advise rear exhaust strap broken

Pass 20 Jan 2014 38,721 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 38,721 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 32,834 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust hanger coroded and coming adrift

Pass 11 Feb 2012 27,290 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 20,621 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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BT57 LWY is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 BT57 LWY, 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 BT57 LWY registered?

BT57 LWY is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 15 February 2008.

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