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DL57 DHX

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

101,936 mi
Last recorded101,936 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL57 DHX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2021 101,936 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre to rear (corroded) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 96,928 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Jan 2020 96,928 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 90,276 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage power steering pipe switch area (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 11 Jan 2019 90,275 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage power steering pipe switch area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 83,109 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage around switch area (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 Jan 2018 83,109 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage around switch area (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 75,764 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 67,937 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 60,272 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 52,866 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 44,448 miles

Air bag light on

Pass 25 Jan 2012 36,356 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 25,818 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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DL57 DHX is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DL57 DHX, 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 DL57 DHX registered?

DL57 DHX is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 January 2008.

Is DL57 DHX safe to buy?

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