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DS57 SHZ

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2016
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

67,496 mi
Last recorded67,496 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2015
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS57 SHZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2015 67,496 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 58,063 miles

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 5 Feb 2014 58,063 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 4 Feb 2013 45,174 miles

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

Rear tyres showing age cracks on sidewalls

Pass 7 Feb 2012 28,480 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 17,116 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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DS57 SHZ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 DS57 SHZ, 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 DS57 SHZ registered?

DS57 SHZ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 13 February 2008.

Is DS57 SHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS57 SHZ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DS57 SHZ have outstanding finance?

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