MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
217,875 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear 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))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Oil leak ()
fuel cap outer cover missing
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Gearbox mounting defective ()
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)
Oil leak ()
front brake pads not visible
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside rear tyre has damage to inner sidewall, ply/chords not visable
Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Gearbox mounting defective
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)
Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)
Oil leak
brake pedal worn
front pads not visible
nearside rear tyre has cut to inner sidewall, no cords showing
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Gearbox mounting defective
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)
Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)
Oil leak
brake pedal worn
front pads not visible
nearside rear tyre has cut to inner sidewall, no cords showing
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Clutch pedal anti-slip provision wearing smooth
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)
Oil leak
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Coolant leak from front of engine.
Engine oil leak.
Spare tyre wall perished.
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Coolant leak from front of engine.
Engine oil leak.
Spare tyre wall perished.
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Spare tyre cracked on sidewall exposing chords
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
slight noise from near side hub /but not feeling rough when spun
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
slight noise from near side hub /but not feeling rough when spun
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Air filter box loose.
Coolant header tank loose.
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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MM57 MGO is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
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 MGO, 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 MGO is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 January 2008.
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