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FL57 RKN

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2023
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

91,358 mi
Last recorded91,358 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL57 RKN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2022 91,358 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 88,663 miles

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

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

Power Steering Pipe Weeping Fluid

Fail 8 Oct 2021 88,659 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Power Steering Pipe Weeping Fluid

Pass 5 Oct 2020 84,608 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone, rear bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 84,534 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone, rear bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 80,792 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone , rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Switch. (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 10 Oct 2019 80,972 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone , rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Switch. (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 77,023 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone, rear rubber bush slightly deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone, rear rubber bush slightly deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Slight seepage from pressure switch. (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 10 Oct 2018 77,023 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone, rear rubber bush slightly deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone, rear rubber bush slightly deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) insecure Light unit. (4.3.1 (c) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Slight seepage from pressure switch. (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 73,523 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Offside & nearside front wishbone, rear rubber bush. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre worn smooth on outer edge.

Fail 26 Sep 2017 73,466 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear strap broken by corrosion. (7.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint From pressure switch. (2.3.3b)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Offside & nearside front wishbone, rear rubber bush. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre worn smooth on outer edge.

Pass 11 Oct 2016 70,688 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 67,083 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 67,083 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working stop light (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 56,828 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

FUEL FILLER CAP MISSING

MIDDLE EXHAUST CORRODED

Oil leak

Fail 16 Mar 2015 56,828 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

FUEL FILLER CAP MISSING

MIDDLE EXHAUST CORRODED

Oil leak

Fail 31 Mar 2014 46,830 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 46,830 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 31,601 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2012 31,601 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 20,827 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 20,827 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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FL57 RKN is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 FL57 RKN, 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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FL57 RKN is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 7 February 2008.

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