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BT57 TPF

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

92,236 mi
Last recorded92,236 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT57 TPF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2023 92,236 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2023 92,236 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 84,853 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 77,824 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 77,824 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 70,673 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres close to limit or thin on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2019 59,286 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 56,242 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

exhaust and mountings corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2018 56,242 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

exhaust and mountings corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2017 52,779 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust middle section and back box deteriorated

fan belt small cracks

Pass 14 Jan 2016 48,801 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear p bush (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust outer skin and mountings corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2016 48,801 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear p bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

exhaust outer skin and mountings corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2015 44,260 miles

exhaust and mountings corroded

rear tyres small cracks

Fail 24 Jan 2014 39,753 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear exhaust corroded

rear tyres small cracks

Pass 24 Jan 2014 39,753 miles

rear exhaust corroded

rear tyres small cracks

Pass 21 Jan 2013 34,676 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust back box slightly deteriorated

Fail 21 Jan 2013 34,676 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust back box slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Jan 2012 29,377 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2011 24,430 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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BT57 TPF is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 TPF, 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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BT57 TPF is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 February 2008.

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