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CA57 URG

2008 Citroen Xsara

Brown Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

87,744 mi
Last recorded87,744 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA57 URG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2023 87,744 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 80,176 miles

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))

exhaust corroded

o/s sill corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2021 80,176 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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))

exhaust corroded

o/s sill corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2020 73,139 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 73,139 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 70,698 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 70,698 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour white light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure split to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2018 65,793 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 62,306 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perrish but not affecting the structcher of the tyre.

Pass 30 Mar 2017 58,760 miles

tracking / n/s/f tyre wearing on edges / o/s/r tyre perrishing x splitting on inner wall

Pass 24 Mar 2016 53,633 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

rear wiper blade required

Pass 27 Mar 2015 44,196 miles

Nearside rear tyre perrished and worn close to legal limit

Pass 15 Apr 2014 36,631 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 29,002 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 29,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 20,387 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 14,258 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 13,445 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 URG is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CA57 URG, 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 URG registered?

CA57 URG is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 January 2008.

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