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DA57 WHG

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

97,082 mi
Last recorded97,082 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA57 WHG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 97,082 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 97,082 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 70,872 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres worn heavily on inner treads

Fail 6 Apr 2018 70,872 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres worn heavily on inner treads

Pass 24 Apr 2017 61,270 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 54,835 miles

Nearside Front tyre excessively worn on outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn on both edges Geo Alignment required

rear wiper split

Fail 23 Apr 2016 54,835 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracking to the cords on both sides 185/65/r15/88h (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front tyre excessively worn on outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn on both edges Geo Alignment required

rear wiper split

Fail 3 Mar 2015 49,295 miles

Both Rear tyres cracki ng heavily, and close to legal tread markers

Both front tyres close to legal trewad markers

Exhaust system rusty

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake disc's worn and rusty

front brake pads look very low, but not fully visible

Pass 3 Mar 2015 49,295 miles

Both Rear tyres cracki ng heavily, and close to legal tread markers

Both front tyres close to legal trewad markers

Exhaust system rusty

front brake disc's worn and rusty

front brake pads look very low, but not fully visible

Pass 21 Jan 2014 42,751 miles

both rear tyres cracking/perished

centre exhaust outer skin loose

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

Fail 21 Jan 2014 42,751 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

both rear tyres cracking/perished

centre exhaust outer skin loose

engine management light on

Pass 16 Feb 2013 37,816 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box bang broken STRONG ADVISE

Pass 2 Mar 2012 31,624 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 25,343 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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DA57 WHG is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 WHG, 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 WHG is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 11 January 2008.

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