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LE57 DZS

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

42,389 mi
Last recorded42,389 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE57 DZS
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 42,389 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 May 2025 42,389 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 33,344 miles

slight power steering fluid leak

Pass 20 Dec 2022 25,072 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

o/s headlamp has poor beam pattern

Pass 14 Dec 2021 21,480 miles

offside front door check strap faulty

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 20,605 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 19,853 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 16 Dec 2019 19,853 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp lens deteriated (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure support bracket broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Dec 2018 18,730 miles

Offside BRAKE LIGHT LENS CRACK

Pass 20 Dec 2017 17,703 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 17,703 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 16,491 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 15,195 miles

CRACK IN OFFSIDE BRAKE LIGHT LENS

Pass 19 Dec 2014 14,060 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 12,623 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 11,198 miles

offside front and rear and nearside rear tyres excessively perished cut in both rear tyre walls not deep enough to reach cords

play in steering offside wheel

Pass 20 Dec 2011 9,253 miles

Nearside rear tyre small cracks in side wall.

Offside front tyre small cracks in side wall.

Offside rear tyre small cracks in side wall.

Fail 20 Dec 2011 9,253 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear tyre small cracks in side wall.

Offside front tyre small cracks in side wall.

Offside rear tyre small cracks in side wall.

Pass 14 Jan 2011 7,119 miles

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 DZS is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DZS, 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 DZS registered?

LE57 DZS is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 January 2008.

Is LE57 DZS safe to buy?

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