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CP57 UBK

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

107,917 mi
Last recorded107,917 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP57 UBK
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 107,917 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jun 2026 107,453 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2025 94,432 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2025 94,432 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 90,405 miles

General Corrosion To Front & Rear Suspension Components

Headlamp lens slightly defective N/S & O/S Deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Inner & Outer Edges 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Feed & Return On The Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 19 Sep 2024 90,405 miles

General Corrosion To Front & Rear Suspension Components

Headlamp lens slightly defective N/S & O/S Deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Inner & Outer Edges 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Feed & Return On The Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 80,244 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 72,405 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy noise from nearside front bearing possible cv joint noise. (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint steering rack gaiters damp. (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 28 Sep 2022 72,405 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside tyres worn on edges and perished 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy noise from nearside front bearing possible cv joint noise. (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint steering rack gaiters damp. (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 65,244 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 65,244 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Outer Clip Broken (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Feed & Return Lines Into Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 60,126 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also low on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 55,697 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 55,697 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 49,486 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 47,657 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Oil leak drive shaft oil seal

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outside (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 45,341 miles

ADVISE GEARBOX OIL LEAK

Pass 15 Feb 2016 42,743 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 40,144 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 37,487 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 37,487 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 34,747 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 31,442 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 15 Feb 2012 31,442 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 26,850 miles

slight corrosion to rear axel

scrap to N/S/R bumper

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 23 Feb 2011 26,849 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

scrap to N/S/R bumper

slight corrosion to rear axel

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 UBK is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 CP57 UBK, 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 UBK registered?

CP57 UBK is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 February 2008.

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The MOT history for CP57 UBK shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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