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EN57 ARZ

2008 Citroen Xsara

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,666 mi
Last recorded69,666 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN57 ARZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2018 69,666 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 63,535 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 63,535 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour deteriorated to white (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 53,838 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2016 53,817 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 46,458 miles

both front brake discs worn

Pass 14 Jan 2014 39,337 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 31,472 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 24,653 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 18,800 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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EN57 ARZ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EN57 ARZ, 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 EN57 ARZ registered?

EN57 ARZ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 16 January 2008.

Is EN57 ARZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN57 ARZ shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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