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BT57 TPZ

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

111,137 mi
Last recorded111,137 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT57 TPZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2019 111,137 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 98,629 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2017 84,888 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 69,309 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 57,850 miles

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

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

slight oil leak

Fail 1 Sep 2015 57,850 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

slight oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2014 54,904 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 52,019 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 52,019 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Dec 2012 44,337 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2011 36,035 miles

No Tow Bar fitted at time of test

air freshner removed from inner mirror on repair.

front discs measured at 20.01mm at time of repair.RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT MIN SPEC ADVISED 22.00mm.

Fail 31 Dec 2011 36,035 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

No Tow Bar fitted at time of test

Pass 11 Jan 2011 26,837 miles

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

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 TPZ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TPZ, 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 TPZ registered?

BT57 TPZ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 16 January 2008.

Is BT57 TPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT57 TPZ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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