MOT Status
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134,441 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark could not see brake pads (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front exhaust mounting bracket broken
Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge more so on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
inner / outer sills corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn could not see o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill into box section (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill into box section (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark could not see brake pads (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front exhaust mounting bracket broken
Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge more so on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
inner / outer sills corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside 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))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill very corroded end of sill but not structural (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn slightly worn on edges
Offside Front Tyre worn on edges
Offside Outer Sill corroded by previous repair
Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn slightly worn on edges
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bold on edges and perished (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn on edges
Offside Outer Sill corroded by previous repair
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Squeak from o/s/f brake when rotated
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced End of outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))
Squeak from o/s/f brake when rotated
Front tyres valves slight perished
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking slight (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight ()
Rear wiper poor
Squeak from o/s/f brake pad when rotated
Front wiper blades getting poor
O/s/r tyre cracking between treads
Rear wiper blade poor
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Center of outer sill (5.2.6)
Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Front wiper blades getting poor
O/s/r tyre cracking between treads
Rear wiper blade poor
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 bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
rear brakes noisy unable to see brake pads
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
front tyres bald on inner edge and very close to legal limit
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
front tyres bald on inner edge and very close to legal limit
Front tyres on 3mm
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
airbag warning light on
front brake discs worn
front brake pads worn
both front tyres worn close to legal limits
rear brakes noisey in operation
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BW57 KVE is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
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 BW57 KVE, 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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BW57 KVE is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 February 2008.
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