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HT57 EKA

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

107,638 mi
Last recorded107,638 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2022 107,638 miles

Clutch slipping badly

Coolant bottle appears empty

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Jan 2022 107,638 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge bald cords just starting to show (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Clutch slipping badly

Coolant bottle appears empty

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 101,884 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge 185/65 R15 88H (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box split (6.1.2 (a))

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 101,884 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Not releasing under load (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge 185/65 R15 88H (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Not releasing under load (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box split (6.1.2 (a))

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 101,683 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to perish outer wall and tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn bald inner tread

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to perish on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine sump plug area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked and deteriorating (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 95,982 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn bald on inner tread and tread under 3.00 mm

Rear Registration plate is cracked

Pass 9 Nov 2018 87,714 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 79,410 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing.

Nearside Front Washer not working.

Offside Front Seat belt buckle button missing.

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 79,368 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt And split. (2.4.G.2)

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

Clutch pedal rubber missing.

Nearside Front Washer not working.

Offside Front Seat belt buckle button missing.

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 72,499 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On legal limit of 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Washer jet not working

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On legal limit of 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Speedo bulb not working but Speedo can still be seen

Fail 21 Nov 2016 72,498 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On legal limit of 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Washer jet not working

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On legal limit of 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Speedo bulb not working but Speedo can still be seen

Pass 19 Nov 2015 61,431 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 57,179 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 50,022 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2014 50,022 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 41,545 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 41,545 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Feb 2012 35,922 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 35,753 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 9 Feb 2011 28,294 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 EKA is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EKA, 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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HT57 EKA is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 8 February 2008.

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