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MM57 MFE

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

111,039 mi
Last recorded111,039 miles
Recorded on22 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM57 MFE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2021 111,039 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Rear Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 22 May 2021 111,039 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

Rear Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 29 May 2020 106,976 miles

both outer sills corroded

Fail 29 May 2020 106,976 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

both outer sills corroded

Pass 17 May 2019 97,413 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

slight noise from n/s/f top suspension mount bearing [lock to lock check]

Fail 16 May 2019 97,412 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

slight noise from n/s/f top suspension mount bearing [lock to lock check]

Pass 28 Apr 2018 88,026 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre perished on the outer sidewall

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn on the inner and outer edges

Pass 16 May 2017 82,885 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear tyre worn on the inner and outer edges and perished and cracked

Offside rear tyre worn on the inner and outer edges and perished and cracked

Fail 13 May 2017 82,883 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear tyre worn on the inner and outer edges and perished and cracked

Offside rear tyre worn on the inner and outer edges and perished and cracked

Pass 23 May 2016 78,495 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 78,495 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 74,659 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component pressure switch (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 62,898 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 52,439 miles

rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 1 Nov 2012 45,045 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 37,470 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 27,871 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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MM57 MFE is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MFE, 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 MM57 MFE registered?

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

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