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FT57 EHM

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

167,140 mi
Last recorded167,140 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT57 EHM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2024 167,140 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2024 167,117 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sill outers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 162,280 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

both outer sills corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2022 153,760 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Boot clip loose (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 143,494 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 May 2020 141,746 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2020 141,746 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2019 140,079 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 135,732 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2017 126,818 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

oil leak

Pass 14 May 2016 108,656 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 95,308 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 16,131 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 15,525 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 13,086 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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FT57 EHM is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FT57 EHM, 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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FT57 EHM is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 23 January 2008.

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