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MW57 AYT

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

95,956 mi
Last recorded95,956 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW57 AYT
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2021 95,956 miles

Nearside Rear slight binding brake

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

both outer sill areas corroded not to excess in perscribed areas

incorrect nsf strut fitted operating ok not fouling advise correct strut to be fitted

oil leak not to excess

Fail 8 Jan 2021 95,946 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear slight binding brake

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

both outer sill areas corroded not to excess in perscribed areas

incorrect nsf strut fitted operating ok not fouling advise correct strut to be fitted

oil leak not to excess

Pass 8 Jan 2020 91,327 miles

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

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

both outer sill areas slight corrosion

oil leak not to excess

Fail 7 Jan 2020 91,317 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both outer sill areas slight corrosion

oil leak not to excess

Pass 9 Nov 2018 82,061 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective backbox strap (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

oil leak top end

Pass 13 Oct 2017 69,944 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre has cut in side wall but not showing cords

slight oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2016 59,153 miles

both rear tyre,s showing signs of slight cracking

Pass 9 Jan 2016 55,418 miles

Both rear tyres cracking inner and outer sidewalls

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 49,360 miles

Both rear tyres cracking inner and outer sidewalls

Pass 11 Jan 2014 42,658 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside + offside rear tyres cracked / perished inner side wall

Pass 5 Jan 2013 37,156 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 29,911 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 24,052 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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MW57 AYT is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 MW57 AYT, 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 MW57 AYT registered?

MW57 AYT is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 January 2008.

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