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ET57 GWA

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

105,279 mi
Last recorded105,279 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET57 GWA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2022 105,279 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 93,007 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 79,186 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 66,101 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 66,101 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 60,220 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 56,733 miles

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

nearside rear tyre deterioating

Pass 16 Nov 2016 53,210 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 53,210 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 59,103 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 48,927 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 49,710 miles

rear exhaust mount detatched

Pass 18 Nov 2014 44,472 miles

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

offside rear tyre split on outside wall but no cords showing

Pass 4 Mar 2014 40,290 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

rear exhaust mounting deteriorated

Pass 20 Nov 2013 39,631 miles

exhaust rear silencer bracket broken

Pass 30 Nov 2012 34,051 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 29,586 miles

both front tyres wearing low

Pass 25 Nov 2010 26,156 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 GWA is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GWA, 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 GWA registered?

ET57 GWA is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 15 February 2008.

Is ET57 GWA safe to buy?

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