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FT57 EVX

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

231,108 mi
Last recorded231,108 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT57 EVX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2019 231,108 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 16 Aug 2019 231,021 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Aug 2018 221,784 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2018 221,649 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Towbar attachment insecure (6.1.6 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 211,671 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 211,669 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 190,681 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)

Fail 5 Jan 2017 190,679 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 153,147 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2015 153,135 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer strap broken (7.1.1)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 132,714 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 116,328 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 9,816 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 82,709 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 64,606 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 EVX is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FT57 EVX, 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 FT57 EVX registered?

FT57 EVX is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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