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ML57 GHJ

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

68,170 mi
Last recorded68,170 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML57 GHJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2019 68,170 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 61,215 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 61,210 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 55,074 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 8 Feb 2016 48,189 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 42,542 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 42,539 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 37,137 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 29,709 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 23,014 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 23,004 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 23 Feb 2011 17,482 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 17,482 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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ML57 GHJ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ML57 GHJ, 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 ML57 GHJ registered?

ML57 GHJ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 February 2008.

Is ML57 GHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML57 GHJ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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