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LE57 OHR

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

117,114 mi
Last recorded117,114 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE57 OHR
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2023 117,114 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play BOTH FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 99,499 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 79,878 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 79,219 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 76,390 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure lens missing (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Mar 2019 76,390 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure lens missing (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Mar 2018 69,949 miles

Near side number plate lamp damaged

Fail 16 Mar 2018 69,949 miles

Near side number plate lamp damaged

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 62,364 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2017 62,364 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 57,148 miles

Offside steering rack end has slight movement

Pass 27 Mar 2015 53,337 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 53,337 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 48,520 miles

offside steering rack end has slight movement

Fail 13 Mar 2014 48,520 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside steering rack end has slight movement

Pass 15 Mar 2013 42,297 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 42,297 miles

Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 31,203 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outside

Fail 22 Feb 2012 31,203 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre worn on outside

Pass 10 Mar 2011 23,978 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 23,978 miles

Nearside 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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LE57 OHR is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 LE57 OHR, 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 OHR registered?

LE57 OHR is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 8 February 2008.

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