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EJ57 LNA

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

84,771 mi
Last recorded84,771 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ57 LNA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 84,771 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2025 84,771 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear hand brake performance weak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 76,767 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect rears (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 15 Oct 2024 76,767 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front pipe (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect fronts (5.3.2 (d))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect rears (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 72,867 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 72,864 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box split. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 66,450 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

weld repairs have been undersealed

Fail 16 Aug 2022 66,439 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 65,346 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 65,346 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 62,617 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 9 Aug 2020 62,617 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 59,321 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box corroded, slight blow on inlet pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective One rear mounting broken. ADVISE REPAIR/REPLACEMENT SOON (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Spare tyre part deflated

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Corroding in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 53,227 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 53,227 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2017 47,227 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 41,621 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 37,489 miles

rear exhaust mounting strap broken/corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2014 30,789 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 30,789 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 25,463 miles

o/s/r tyre cracked and perished

Fail 27 Feb 2013 25,463 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

o/s/r tyre cracked and perished

Pass 9 Jan 2012 18,690 miles

o/f and n/s front tyres have cuts in tread pattern

Pass 9 Dec 2010 12,841 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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EJ57 LNA is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EJ57 LNA, 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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EJ57 LNA is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 11 January 2008.

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