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DA57 OPD

2008 Citroen Xsara

Brown Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,740 mi
Last recorded115,740 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA57 OPD
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2024 115,740 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested Dipped beam inoperative (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 107,114 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Aug 2023 107,114 miles

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Washer inoperative, offside washer jet provides enough fluid to clean windscreen

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 98,911 miles

Both front ABS sensor's catching on the ABS ring

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 91,258 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 87,571 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 87,571 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner wing insecure casing it to catch on coil spring

Pass 24 Jul 2019 82,879 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 82,877 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 76,608 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

nearside rear tyre has cracking to its treads

Pass 25 Jul 2017 70,387 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section and back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Jul 2017 70,387 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section and back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Jul 2016 64,514 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn to 2.5mm and worn on edges

Pass 22 Jul 2015 57,654 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 50,531 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 50,531 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 38,917 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 31,139 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 26,677 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 13,363 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 13,363 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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DA57 OPD is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DA57 OPD, 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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DA57 OPD is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 February 2008.

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