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ET57 GWK

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

112,546 mi
Last recorded112,546 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 112,546 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged As marked (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2026 112,546 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged As marked (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2025 108,455 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2025 108,455 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 102,856 miles

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

both headlight lenses foggy

Fail 4 Jan 2024 102,856 miles

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

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

both headlight lenses foggy

Pass 29 Dec 2022 96,603 miles

Nearside Front top mount bearing tight

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both headlight lenses foggy

Fail 29 Dec 2022 96,603 miles

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

Nearside Front top mount bearing tight

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both headlight lenses foggy

Pass 13 Dec 2021 86,447 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 86,447 miles

Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 77,502 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 72,967 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 63,544 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 59,010 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 52,892 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 46,969 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 40,686 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 40,686 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 34,421 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 34,421 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 27,455 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 20,302 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 14,136 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 GWK is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 GWK, 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 GWK registered?

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

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