MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,618 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear tyre perished
rear exhaust box section outer casing corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (5.4.2)
Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear tyre perished
oil level low
rear exhaust box section outer casing corroded
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
rear exhaust box bracket poor condition
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (4.1.E.1)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light (5.4.2)
off side front inner track rod worn poor condition
rear exhaust box bracket poor condition
Nearside Rear light lens poor condition
n/s rear tyre wearing outer edge
rear exhaust hanger poor condition
slight play in n/s front anti role bar link
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Rear light lens poor condition
n/s rear tyre wearing outer edge
rear exhaust hanger poor condition
slight play in n/s front anti role bar link
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MT57 XXM is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 MT57 XXM, 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 MT57 XXM registered?
MT57 XXM is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 January 2008.
Is MT57 XXM safe to buy?
The MOT history for MT57 XXM shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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