MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,338 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/f & o/s/f outer (7.1.1 (a) (i))
n/s/f & o/s/f outer sills has bubbles of corrosion & soft to touch
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Central Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
handbrake has some travel but not excessive
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
n/s/f & o/s/f inner steering rack end has slight play
Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Engine malfunction illuminated
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Engine malfunction illuminated
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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KS57 DWA is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 KS57 DWA, 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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KS57 DWA is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 4 February 2008.
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