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LE57 BMU

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

110,399 mi
Last recorded110,399 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE57 BMU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Oct 2021 110,399 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Outer SILL CORRODED - OUTWITH A PRESCRIBED AREA

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 107,756 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

no access rear seatbelts

Fail 30 Sep 2020 107,748 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust broken (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

no access rear seatbelts

Pass 9 Aug 2019 102,780 miles

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

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Nearside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

air intake pipes not connected

Fail 8 Aug 2019 102,777 miles

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced door sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Nearside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

air intake pipes not connected

Pass 7 Aug 2018 93,706 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside rear and center seats removed

service light on

Fail 7 Aug 2018 93,706 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside rear and center seats removed

service light on

Pass 17 Aug 2017 80,994 miles

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

front tyres inner shoulders worn

Pass 31 Jul 2016 69,170 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 60,643 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 48,977 miles

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

advise nearside front tyre wearing low on tread on inner edge.

advise nearside rear tyre wall age cracking.

Pass 14 Aug 2013 37,812 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 34,789 miles

advise both rear tyres starting to age crack on sidewalls.

Pass 21 Jan 2012 28,260 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)

advise emissions only just met requirements/recommend fuel cleaners/retesting.

Pass 22 Jan 2011 22,166 miles

advise both front tyres wearing low on inner/outer tread.

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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LE57 BMU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LE57 BMU, 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 LE57 BMU registered?

LE57 BMU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 January 2008.

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