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FM57 WEH

2008 Citroen Xsara

Brown Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

125,196 mi
Last recorded125,196 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM57 WEH
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2021 125,196 miles

Front exhaust mounting fractured

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

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

Tyre obviously under inflated spare (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 125,196 miles

Front exhaust mounting fractured

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre obviously under inflated spare (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 119,836 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 119,836 miles

Central Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 109,539 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 101,984 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Apr 2017 94,055 miles

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

centre exhaust corroded but not blowing

Pass 21 Mar 2016 83,698 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 67,390 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Feb 2014 54,270 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 47,893 miles

front wipers little smeary

Pass 18 Jan 2012 39,784 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 32,599 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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FM57 WEH is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FM57 WEH, 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 WEH registered?

FM57 WEH is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 January 2008.

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