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Exhaust silencer slightly loose Tailpipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Exhaust silencer slightly loose Tailpipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Emissions unable to be completed not enough oil in vehicle (8.2.1.2 (d))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no fluid to windscreen (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to limit 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated
Nearside Front rack end slight play
rack damp
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Road wheel fixing missing 1 on all 4 wheels (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front rack end slight play
rack damp
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front rack end
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear lightr unit insecure
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
rack damp
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill skin area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear slight damage/crack to rear lamp
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective general corrosion to full system also evident (6.1.2 (a))
Valve stem slightly damaged all valves front and rear (5.2.3 (j))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill skin area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear slight damage/crack to rear lamp
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective general corrosion to full system also evident (6.1.2 (a))
Valve stem slightly damaged all valves front and rear (5.2.3 (j))
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning bulb inop on high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe, exhaust heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill excessively corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear light lens cracked
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Spare tyre defective ()
Valve stem slightly damaged all four tyre valves perished (5.2.3 (j))
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning bulb inop on high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe, exhaust heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill excessively corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear light lens cracked
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Spare tyre defective ()
Valve stem slightly damaged all four tyre valves perished (5.2.3 (j))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Power steering component leaking leak from pinion seal. (2.1.5 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both o/s and n/s only just met requirements. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ONLY JUST MET MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ONLY JUST MET MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (5.2.3 (e))
Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ONLY JUST MET MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ONLY JUST MET MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Exhaust system general corrosion
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Valve stem - slightly deteriorated
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust system and mounting brackets corroded
Exhaust system and mounting brackets corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
n/s front tyre unevan tread wear on outer edge
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BW57 OHB is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.
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 OHB, 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 OHB is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 January 2008.
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