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EN57 HZU

2008 Citroen Xsara

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2024
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

159,961 mi
Last recorded159,961 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN57 HZU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2023 159,961 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on edges 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Sill holed to corrosion just out of prescribed area

Fail 3 Jan 2023 159,903 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Below limit (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on edges 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Sill holed to corrosion just out of prescribed area

Pass 24 Jan 2022 109,736 miles

Chip to windscreen

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 109,028 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Chip to windscreen

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 95,030 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

rear exhaust strap broken,

Fail 21 Jan 2021 95,030 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

rear exhaust strap broken,

Pass 22 Jan 2020 91,417 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Jan 2020 91,417 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 87,064 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 87,035 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2018 81,232 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 75,854 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2017 75,853 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 68,797 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 68,791 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 62,524 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 52,709 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Childs seat fitted onto nearside rear seat position.

Fail 28 Jan 2014 52,708 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Childs seat fitted onto nearside rear seat position.

Pass 17 Jan 2013 44,196 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

childs seat fitted onto nearside rear seat.

Fail 17 Jan 2013 44,188 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

childs seat fitted onto nearside rear seat.

Pass 20 Jan 2012 34,756 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 34,755 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

recommend all tyres renewed as soon as possible. also two diesel fuel cleaners added and higher speed roadtest carried out before mot retest.

Pass 27 Jan 2011 25,608 miles

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

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

both front brake discs worn/lipped edges-unmeasured

Fail 27 Jan 2011 25,608 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front brake discs worn/lipped edges-unmeasured

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 HZU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 EN57 HZU, 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 HZU registered?

EN57 HZU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 January 2008.

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