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HT57 EJX

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

136,321 mi
Last recorded136,321 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT57 EJX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2021 136,321 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear Silencer ,System Still Adequately Supported (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 126,909 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 120,039 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear mount rusty (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

dpf head shield security

Fail 19 Sep 2019 120,039 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear mount rusty (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

dpf head shield security

Pass 28 Sep 2018 107,790 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on edges also 2.0mm across tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on edges also 2.0mm across tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside outer sill soft to the touch. suspect corrosion beneath sill paint / coating

oil leak

rear exhaust strap broken

Fail 28 Sep 2018 107,790 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on edges also 2.0mm across tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on edges also 2.0mm across tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside outer sill soft to the touch. suspect corrosion beneath sill paint / coating

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

oil leak

rear exhaust strap broken

Pass 25 Sep 2017 97,340 miles

advise o/s outer sill corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2017 97,295 miles

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

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

Passenger's seat insecure centre rear (6.2.A.1)

advise o/s outer sill corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2016 85,674 miles

damage to windscreen swept area not exceeding 40mm

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres wearing on edges

o/s/f tyre deteriating

Pass 23 Sep 2015 74,248 miles

Clutch pedal anti slip pad missing

Damage to windscreen swept area not exceeding 40mm

Rear tyres deteriating n/s/r getting low

Pass 23 Sep 2014 63,714 miles

clutch pedal anti slip pad missing

distortion to n/s/r wheel inner rim

front tyres wearing on edges

nail in o/s/r tyre / rear tyres starting to deteriate

Pass 28 Sep 2013 55,911 miles

clutch pedal anti slip pad missing / pedal grooved

damage to windscreen swept area not exceeding 40mm

moved internal h/lamp adjuster

Fail 27 Sep 2013 55,874 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

clutch pedal anti slip pad missing / pedal grooved

damage to windscreen swept area not exceeding 40mm

moved internal h/lamp adjuster

Pass 26 Sep 2012 46,809 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)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Feb 2012 39,825 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 30,451 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 30,451 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 EJX is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EJX, 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 EJX registered?

HT57 EJX is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 February 2008.

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