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CA57 OYR

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

158,492 mi
Last recorded158,492 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA57 OYR
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2022 158,492 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

turbo heatshield insecure

Pass 5 Jan 2021 155,656 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 155,538 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced heavy corrosion multiple holes offside outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced nearside outer sill significantly damaged and corroded has multiple holes (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 151,888 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 151,888 miles

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))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 146,132 miles

Nearside Rear tyre 11 years old

Fail 17 Dec 2018 146,132 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre 11 years old

Pass 8 Dec 2017 138,748 miles

Nearside Rear tyre 10 years old

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Nov 2016 133,579 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Dec 2015 129,044 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 129,009 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill holed (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill holed (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 122,755 miles

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 9 Dec 2013 108,683 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 108,683 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 95,158 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 57,403 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2011 57,369 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 OYR is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 OYR, 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 OYR registered?

CA57 OYR is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is CA57 OYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA57 OYR shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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