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DA57 ZGT

2008 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

73,838 mi
Last recorded73,838 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA57 ZGT
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 73,838 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 72,490 miles

Central Front exhaust box corrosion

Nearside Rear exhaust bracket insecure

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 71,236 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND OUTER CRACKING (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated BOOT INSECURE (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND OUTER CRACKING (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer SILL WEAK

Rear Exhaust mounting defective INSECURE (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 70,086 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 69,014 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 67,490 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 67,490 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 64,150 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 58,879 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 54,953 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jan 2018 54,952 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine oil Level On Minimum!!

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 47,596 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 42,838 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 37,027 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 31,443 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 26,083 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 21,064 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 14,075 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 ZGT is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DA57 ZGT, 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 DA57 ZGT registered?

DA57 ZGT is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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