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ET57 HHF

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

68,702 mi
Last recorded68,702 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2025 68,702 miles

Inner Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2025 68,360 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened Spring fouling against body on full lock (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Inner Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2025 67,843 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened Spring fouling against body on full lock (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Inner Obligatory mirror slightly loose interior mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Wiper blade defective

Pass 11 Mar 2024 57,427 miles

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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2024 57,425 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 46,796 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 36,017 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 cracked/perished on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 32,905 miles

Front headlamps discoloured

Rear drum brakes noisy

Pass 13 Jan 2020 31,050 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 31,201 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 29,143 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 27,816 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 25,982 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 25,982 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 23,781 miles

both rear and both front tyres starting to perish

Pass 17 Jan 2014 20,868 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 19,180 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 16,623 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 12,659 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 HHF is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HHF, 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 HHF registered?

ET57 HHF is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 7 February 2008.

Is ET57 HHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET57 HHF shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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