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FM57 ZBW

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

114,704 mi
Last recorded114,704 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2017
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM57 ZBW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2017 114,704 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Oct 2017 114,703 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 101,824 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn badly on inner tread area. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall cracking due to age.

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

Fail 3 Nov 2016 101,824 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn badly on inner tread area. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall cracking due to age.

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 92,637 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 92,637 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' Items hanging from interior mirror (8.3.1e)

o/s front tyre wearing badly on inner edge

Pass 22 Oct 2014 81,818 miles

Lens cover missing from n/s indicator repeater

Fail 20 Oct 2014 81,818 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

headlamp aims adjusted @ time of test

Pass 10 Oct 2013 71,770 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 64,791 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

air bag waring lamp on

Pass 31 Oct 2011 51,124 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 31 Oct 2011 51,124 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 42,487 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 ZBW is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FM57 ZBW, 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 ZBW registered?

FM57 ZBW is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 January 2008.

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