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ET57 OUU

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

145,059 mi
Last recorded145,059 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET57 OUU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2023 145,059 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 128,667 miles

Exhaust mounting defective backbox strap broken, system still supported (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

clutch peddle anti-slip missing

Pass 15 Jun 2020 122,094 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak under engine

Pass 8 Jul 2019 113,502 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 100,101 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2018 100,101 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 88,737 miles

both rear tyres perishing on outer sidewalls

Fail 17 Jun 2017 88,330 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres perishing on outer sidewalls

Pass 2 Jul 2016 78,815 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 63,866 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Feb 2014 52,458 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2014 52,458 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

O/S/R tyre badly perished & cracking

Pass 12 Feb 2013 42,446 miles

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

N/S/R tyre outerwall badly scuffed

Fail 12 Feb 2013 42,446 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

N/S/R tyre outerwall badly scuffed

Pass 9 Feb 2012 32,547 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

rear exhaust strap corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2012 32,547 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust strap corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2011 24,756 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 OUU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OUU, 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 OUU registered?

ET57 OUU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 February 2008.

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