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MM57 MJJ

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

29,844 mi
Last recorded29,844 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 29,844 miles

Front SUBFRAME CORRODED

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH WORN ON OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer SILL CORRODED

Fail 2 Feb 2026 29,837 miles

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

Front SUBFRAME CORRODED

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH WORN ON OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer SILL CORRODED

Pass 5 Feb 2025 28,221 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 26,535 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 24,781 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 22,938 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 21,511 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 20,141 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner outer tread

centre exhaust box corroded

front brake pads wearing low

Fail 12 Feb 2020 20,133 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded wing (1.1.11 (c))

front brake pads wearing low

centre exhaust box corroded

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner outer tread

Pass 12 Feb 2019 18,392 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 17,061 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 15,824 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 15,783 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 14,360 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 14,348 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 12,714 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 10,926 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 9,224 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 7,812 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 5,807 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 MJJ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MJJ, 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 MJJ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 15 February 2008.

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