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ET57 GCY

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,053 mi
Last recorded124,053 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET57 GCY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2019 124,053 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 110,560 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 102,848 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 102,848 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 94,785 miles

brake effort n/s rear lower than o/s

child seat fitted to n/s rear seat belt

rear tail gate struts weak

Fail 25 Jan 2016 94,785 miles

rear tail gate struts weak

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

brake effort n/s rear lower than o/s

child seat fitted to n/s rear seat belt

Pass 23 Jan 2015 85,560 miles

dent osr door

nsr tyre starting to split and perish

rear exhaust box hanger strap bronken

Fail 23 Jan 2015 85,560 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

dent osr door

front discs badly worn

nsr tyre starting to split and perish

rear exhaust box hanger strap bronken

Pass 28 Jan 2014 75,766 miles

brake fluid level becoming low

front brake discs badly worn and lipped

front tyres starting to crack-up

rear silencer of exhaust support bracket corroded away,insecure

various damage around vehicle

wheel-trims fitted - retainers not checked

Pass 28 Jan 2013 60,253 miles

exhaust corroding

front brake discs worn and lipped

o/s/f tyre feathering on outer edge

rear tyres feathering on outer edges

wheel-trims fitted - retainers not checked

Pass 25 Jan 2012 44,947 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 28,293 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 GCY is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ET57 GCY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ET57 GCY registered?

ET57 GCY is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 January 2008.

Is ET57 GCY safe to buy?

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