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ET57 HHY

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

140,955 mi
Last recorded140,955 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET57 HHY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 140,955 miles

Front wishbones rear bushes both sides deteriorated

No spare wheel fitted

Oil leak

Rear shock bushes deteriorated

Pass 2 Dec 2019 119,553 miles

Emissions too clean blip not detected

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))

Fail 2 Dec 2019 119,553 miles

Emissions too clean blip not detected

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))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 95,891 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 3 Dec 2018 95,891 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 21 Feb 2018 91,014 miles

Nearside Front tyre low on inner edges

Offside Front tyre low on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 82,669 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

damage to nearside rear door

engine under tray fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2016 73,482 miles

child seat fitted

engine under tray fitted

nail in nearside rear tyre

oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2015 57,110 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

dash bulbs blown

passengers air bag de-activated

Pass 28 Jan 2014 47,692 miles

passengers air bag de activated

slight damage to outer walls of o/s/f and o/s/r tyres

spare wheel not in carrier

Pass 15 Feb 2013 39,986 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 34,052 miles

small cuts in outer wall o/s/r tyre

Pass 7 Feb 2011 29,858 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 29,858 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

kerb damage to o/side rear tyre.

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 HHY is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 HHY, 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 HHY registered?

ET57 HHY is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 23 February 2008.

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