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DL57 DHY

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

124,932 mi
Last recorded124,932 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL57 DHY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2021 124,932 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Front front exhaust bracket fractured off

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear rear exhaust bracket fractured off

Fail 15 Jun 2021 124,923 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached clinch pin not tightened (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Front front exhaust bracket fractured off

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear rear exhaust bracket fractured off

Pass 14 Feb 2020 119,911 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 119,911 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 105,274 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip lower centre of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s and o/s outer sills have slight corrosoin

Fail 12 Feb 2019 105,274 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear to centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking pipe/switch (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip lower centre of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s and o/s outer sills have slight corrosoin

Pass 13 Feb 2018 91,120 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 91,116 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 84,740 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 72,520 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 65,756 miles

rear exhaust mount deteriorated

Pass 15 Jan 2014 59,420 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 52,835 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 45,243 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 45,243 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 36,166 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 DHY is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DL57 DHY, 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 DHY registered?

DL57 DHY is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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