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FM57 PXO

2008 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

140,088 mi
Last recorded140,088 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM57 PXO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2020 140,088 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 139,236 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 134,687 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2018 134,683 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 127,544 miles

Front exhaust shield insecure

Fail 20 Dec 2017 127,542 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking injector (7.2.3)

Front exhaust shield insecure

Pass 5 Dec 2016 121,264 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 114,544 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2015 114,544 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 108,278 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2013 104,116 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2013 104,116 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 95,404 miles

Airbag warning lamp on

Front brake discs heavily corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2011 87,278 miles

Both front brake discs are lipped + corroded / Exhaust heat shield has slight rattle / Nearside front antiroll bar link has slight play / Exhaust back box showing signs of insecurity

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 87,278 miles

Both front brake discs are lipped + corroded / Exhaust heat shield has slight rattle / Nearside front antiroll bar link has slight play / Exhaust back box showing signs of insecurity

Pass 18 Dec 2010 77,089 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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FM57 PXO is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FM57 PXO, 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 FM57 PXO registered?

FM57 PXO is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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