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MM57 HNU

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

75,076 mi
Last recorded75,076 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM57 HNU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2024 75,076 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 72,040 miles

Central exhaust silencer outer skin condition heavily corroded.

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leaking from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip loose, (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear Brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken mounting been repaired by means of welding. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Jan 2023 71,992 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill by ( A post ) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill by ( A post ) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability ball joint insecurely attached. ( broken away. ) (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability Suspension arm rear mounting. (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust silencer outer skin condition heavily corroded.

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leaking from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip loose, (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear Brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken mounting been repaired by means of welding. (6.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 68,010 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear Brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension arm rear mounting bush deterioration. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Steering system slightly rough top mounting bearing stiff in operation. (2.1.1 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear Brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin brakes noisy when tested. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 67,942 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot insecure. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear Brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension arm rear mounting bush deterioration. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Steering system slightly rough top mounting bearing stiff in operation. (2.1.1 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear Brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin brakes noisy when tested. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 64,238 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering system slightly rough top mounting bearing stiff in operation. (2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 5 Jan 2021 64,162 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working came on when bonnet shut. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill by B post. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Passenger's seat insecure not locking down to floor. (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Steering system slightly rough top mounting bearing stiff in operation. (2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 60,396 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive on engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2020 60,395 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear mounting bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive on engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 56,287 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jan 2019 56,157 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 51,683 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Jan 2018 51,683 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Jan 2017 47,279 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Jan 2016 43,066 miles

oil leak

Fail 19 Jan 2016 43,066 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2015 39,122 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 33,988 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 33,988 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 29,070 miles

front wishbone rear bushes splitting slight engine oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2012 24,290 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 19,593 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake discs worn and slightly lipped

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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MM57 HNU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MM57 HNU, 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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MM57 HNU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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