MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
230,512 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
both outer sills have light corrosion
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
both outer sills have light corrosion
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside sill has paint blisters
Offside sill has paint blisters
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both rear inner sidewalls torn 185/65R15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside headlight beam image poor
both rear tyres cracking in inner sidewalls
offside front tyre inner edge very worn
all four tyres cracking on outer side walls
Exhaust system not adequately supported rear box support band broken (7.1.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp possible earth fault (1.2.1f)
all four tyres cracking on outer side walls
rear exhaust band corrored but exhaust still supported
damage to both lower door sills
rear exhaust support very corroded but exhaust still supported
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
damage to both lower door sills
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front tyres worn on the inside edge
front brake discs slightly worn
interior mirror missing
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
interior mirror missing
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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GL57 XCS is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc 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 GL57 XCS, 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 GL57 XCS registered?
GL57 XCS is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 January 2008.
Is GL57 XCS safe to buy?
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