MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,591 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
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
BOTH REAR SHOCK BUSHES SPLIT/PERISHED
SLIGHT PLAY IN OS INNER STEERING ARM
SLIGHT PLAY IN OSF SEAT MECHANISM
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
BOTH REAR SHOCK ABSORBER MOUNTING BUSHES STARTING TO PERISH
NSF TYRE HAS SMALL CUTS IN SIDEWALL
SPARE TYRE HEAVILY PERISHED
Spare tyre defective
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
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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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