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DA57 ZNG

2008 Citroen Xsara

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,554 mi
Last recorded88,554 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA57 ZNG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2023 88,554 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective ns and os (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened nsf and osf (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 88,554 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective ns and os (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened nsf and osf (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 86,753 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective ns and os (4.1.1 (b) (i))

wear noted to steering rack

Pass 12 Nov 2021 85,532 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 85,526 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 84,250 miles

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

coprrosion noted to main brake pipes

corrosion noted to front of ns sill

Pass 11 Dec 2019 82,403 miles

corrosion noted to main brake pipe

Fail 11 Dec 2019 82,403 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

corrosion noted to main brake pipe

Pass 12 Dec 2018 77,895 miles

corrosion noted to main brake pipe

Fail 10 Dec 2018 77,895 miles

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

corrosion noted to main brake pipe

Pass 13 Dec 2017 72,848 miles

some corrosion noted to main brake pipe and os sill

Pass 21 Nov 2016 68,373 miles

nsf and osf tyres worn below limit of 1,6mm on outer edges but step tread

Fail 21 Nov 2016 68,373 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nsf and osf tyres worn below limit of 1,6mm on outer edges but step tread

Pass 23 Nov 2015 64,673 miles

front tyres worn edges

Pass 5 Dec 2014 60,951 miles

temp. repair to rear exhaust mount

Pass 5 Dec 2013 57,224 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 57,219 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 52,988 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 44,763 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 44,763 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 34,137 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 ZNG is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel 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 ZNG, 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 ZNG registered?

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

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