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BW57 HJU

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,090 mi
Last recorded129,090 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW57 HJU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 129,090 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 122,196 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 117,802 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2023 117,802 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 111,152 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2022 111,152 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2021 101,787 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 99,623 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 89,756 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 89,756 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2018 80,968 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre sidewall slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre sidewall slightly deteriorated

Fail 2 Feb 2018 80,968 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre sidewall slightly deteriorated

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre sidewall slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 Feb 2017 71,944 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 61,870 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 51,271 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 42,692 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 42,692 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

advise all outer tyre walls weathered

Pass 5 Feb 2013 36,717 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 3 Feb 2012 30,876 miles

advise hand brake lever travel

Pass 26 Jan 2011 23,295 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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BW57 HJU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BW57 HJU, 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 BW57 HJU registered?

BW57 HJU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 4 February 2008.

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