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CA57 LVG

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2019
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

107,678 mi
Last recorded107,678 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA57 LVG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 May 2018 107,678 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 24 May 2018 107,678 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 100,311 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 100,240 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 87,882 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Jan 2016 87,879 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded mid outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded mid outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 77,085 miles

Front Brake Disc's Worn.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/S Wiper Blade Starting To Smear Windscreen.

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jan 2015 77,085 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake Disc's Worn.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/S Wiper Blade Starting To Smear Windscreen.

Oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2014 66,941 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

wipers slightly smearing screen

Fail 25 Jan 2014 66,941 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 26 Jan 2013 55,974 miles

Both front shocks coroded

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/s sill damage

N/s/r tyre worn on edge

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jan 2013 55,974 miles

Both front shocks coroded

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/s sill damage

N/s/r tyre worn on edge

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 46,178 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside door mirror glass missing

Fail 3 Feb 2012 46,178 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside door mirror glass missing

Pass 3 Feb 2011 35,883 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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CA57 LVG is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 CA57 LVG, 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 CA57 LVG registered?

CA57 LVG is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 January 2008.

Is CA57 LVG safe to buy?

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