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HT57 EAO

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

93,007 mi
Last recorded93,007 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT57 EAO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2021 93,007 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 88,365 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 80,447 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear silencer corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2019 80,447 miles

Offside Front Power steering component leaking pressure switch leaking badly (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2018 73,901 miles

osr tyre sidewall badly cracked but not showing cord

rear exhaust silencer very tatty

Fail 31 Jan 2018 73,900 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

osr tyre sidewall badly cracked but not showing cord

rear exhaust silencer very tatty

Pass 28 Jan 2017 69,557 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 64,479 miles

both rear tyres perished

rear exhaust hanger broken but system still adequately supported

Fail 22 Jan 2016 64,479 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

rear exhaust hanger broken but system still adequately supported

Pass 3 Feb 2015 57,341 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 57,341 miles

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 49,555 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust silencer bracket snapped off but system still secure

Pass 5 Feb 2013 41,868 miles

Both rear tyres v. slightly perished

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front tyre starting to go bald on outer edge

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

V. slight play in nearside lower arm balljoint

Fail 6 Feb 2012 34,159 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 34,159 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 26,929 miles

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

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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HT57 EAO is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HT57 EAO, 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 HT57 EAO registered?

HT57 EAO is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 7 February 2008.

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