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BW57 UAT

2008 Citroen Xsara

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

134,591 mi
Last recorded134,591 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW57 UAT
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2026 134,591 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

nearside and offside rear shock absorbers lower bushes are perishing

exhaust middle and rear section are weak and corroded in places

nearside and offside inner and outer stills are sightly corroded

nearside front door pull handle is sightly insecure

nearside front outer brake pad is wearing low discs are liped

nearside front tyre is low on outer tread

nearside rear tyre is wearing low on outer tread

offside front seat frame has sight play in it forwards and backwards

offside front tyre is perishing and is low on inner and outer treads

rear axel bushes are perishing sightly

underside of vehicle has corrosion in various areas

Pass 30 Apr 2025 134,149 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front fog light lamp lens damaged slightly

Pass 15 May 2024 131,458 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside hole in outer sill

underside of vehicle has corrosion

Pass 17 May 2023 127,247 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2022 122,842 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2021 118,653 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 May 2021 118,653 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 115,177 miles
Fail 27 May 2020 115,176 miles

Rear Lower Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 May 2019 107,838 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides suspension arm rear bushes perished/cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2018 98,793 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 90,210 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 16 May 2016 81,889 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 72,006 miles

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

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

off side rear tyre on 2,mm

slight play in off side front seat mechanism

slight play in upper and lower shock bushes both sides

very slight inner rack play off side front

Pass 22 Apr 2014 59,656 miles

BOTH REAR SHOCK BUSHES SPLIT/PERISHED

SLIGHT PLAY IN OS INNER STEERING ARM

SLIGHT PLAY IN OSF SEAT MECHANISM

Fail 22 Apr 2014 59,656 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

BOTH REAR SHOCK BUSHES SPLIT/PERISHED

NSR TYRE BALD ON OUTER EDGE

SLIGHT PLAY IN OS INNER STEERING ARM

SLIGHT PLAY IN OSF SEAT MECHANISM

Pass 22 Apr 2013 47,416 miles

BOTH REAR SHOCK ABSORBER MOUNTING BUSHES STARTING TO PERISH

NSF TYRE HAS SMALL CUTS IN SIDEWALL

SPARE TYRE HEAVILY PERISHED

Pass 23 Apr 2012 37,027 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 17 May 2011 24,210 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 UAT is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BW57 UAT, 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 UAT registered?

BW57 UAT is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 February 2008.

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