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FB57 DXS

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

114,059 mi
Last recorded114,059 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB57 DXS
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2024 114,059 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Splitting (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Rear Spare tyre defective Underinflated ()

Fail 3 Sep 2024 114,059 miles

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Outer sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Mirror hangers, dash-cam and phone holder ()

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Splitting (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Rear Spare tyre defective Underinflated ()

Pass 24 Aug 2023 107,677 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OSR brake pipe corroding near fuel tank and near wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Spare tyre defective Flat ()

Rear Rear camera emits constant white light to the rear

Fail 24 Aug 2023 107,677 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OSR brake pipe corroding near fuel tank and near wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Spare tyre defective Flat ()

Rear Rear camera emits constant white light to the rear

Pass 9 Sep 2022 101,592 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 101,566 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 93,884 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill. Beyond prescribed areas. (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill. Beyond prescribed areas. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 83,592 miles

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

Offside Front Outer sill heavily corroded, beyond prescribed areas.

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 73,645 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 73,641 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 70,808 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 65,845 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 60,109 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 55,898 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 55,897 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 50,939 miles

rear silencer support bracket corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2014 44,525 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 39,083 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 39,083 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front brake discs worn to limit .

Fail 25 Jan 2012 32,428 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 32,428 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011

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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FB57 DXS is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FB57 DXS, 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 FB57 DXS registered?

FB57 DXS is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 11 February 2008.

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