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CP57 UBA

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,744 mi
Last recorded79,744 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP57 UBA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 79,744 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2026 79,744 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close outer, 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and 10yrs old, 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 77,836 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2025 77,836 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 75,679 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2024 75,678 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front abs sensor loose

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 73,682 miles

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened shock and spring mount (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2023 73,682 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust incomplete gases not reaching exhaust probe (8.2.1.2 (d))

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))

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened shock and spring mount (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened shock and spring mount (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 72,217 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust silencer blow

Pass 20 Jan 2021 70,939 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on outer edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on inner edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 68,937 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 66,651 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 64,068 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 60,093 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 55,572 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 50,332 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 43,811 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 39,127 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 33,367 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 25,979 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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CP57 UBA is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CP57 UBA, 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 CP57 UBA registered?

CP57 UBA is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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