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ET57 GBX

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,963 mi
Last recorded81,963 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET57 GBX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 81,963 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jul 2025 81,922 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dated 4417 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 75,260 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2024 75,260 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 71,949 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 69,178 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s front tyre inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jul 2022 69,178 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s front tyre inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 66,286 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 66,286 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 60,668 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 60,668 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 30 Jun 2020 60,511 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Jul 2019 55,624 miles

N/SF WING HAS A DENT AS LIKE N/S/R 1/4 PANNEL HAS DENT.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 49,323 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x3

Fail 25 Jul 2018 49,323 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x3

Pass 23 Jun 2017 43,470 miles

Front disc slight worn

Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both inner bushes slight split (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Outer deep cuts in tyres wall

Fail 23 Jun 2017 43,470 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front disc slight worn

Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both inner bushes slight split (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Outer deep cuts in tyres wall

Pass 21 Jul 2016 39,334 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x3

Fail 21 Jul 2016 39,333 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x3

Pass 2 Jul 2015 34,605 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 31,816 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 31,816 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 May 2013 29,754 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Jan 2012 24,981 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 19,068 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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ET57 GBX is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ET57 GBX, 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 ET57 GBX registered?

ET57 GBX is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 January 2008.

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