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FT57 HUO

2008 Citroen Xsara

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

136,370 mi
Last recorded136,370 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT57 HUO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2021 136,370 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 136,370 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 131,020 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 131,019 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 123,124 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 123,122 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 115,107 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 105,291 miles

Both front outer sills showing signs of corrosion

Oil leak ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Jan 2016 98,755 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 95,945 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 May 2015 95,945 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 May 2014 90,403 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2013 82,481 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 69,802 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 69,802 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 68,272 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust back box mounting broken.

Fail 16 Feb 2012 68,272 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust back box mounting broken.

Fail 28 Jan 2011 53,929 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 53,929 miles

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

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 HUO is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 HUO, 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 HUO registered?

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

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