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MW57 JRU

2008 Citroen Xsara

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,618 mi
Last recorded103,618 miles
Recorded on23 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW57 JRU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 May 2024 103,618 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced close to axle beam and sills slightly deformed both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 May 2024 103,595 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced close to axle beam and sills slightly deformed both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 94,851 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth clutch pedal rubber missing (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust noisy rear baffle - all mountings are corroded (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced full sill - nearside front to centre pillar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 84,292 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underbody Surface Rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 31 May 2022 84,292 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underbody Surface Rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 78,859 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underbody Surface Rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2021 78,859 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underbody Surface Rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 74,021 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both Nearside and Offside (5.3.2 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underbody Surface Rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2020 74,021 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both Nearside and Offside (5.3.2 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underbody Surface Rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 67,443 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body surface rust inc axle/steering/suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2019 67,420 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust mount/bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body surface rust inc axle/steering/suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 63,808 miles

exhaust

Fail 18 May 2018 63,724 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust

Pass 18 May 2017 55,183 miles

Central Rear and front wipers - worn required soon

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. - ( rear parking brake - grabbing slight ) (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ( rack - slight ) ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear axle - sub frame (6.1.B.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 18 May 2017 55,183 miles

Central Rear and front wipers - worn required soon

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. - ( rear parking brake - grabbing slight ) (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ( rack - slight ) ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear axle - sub frame (6.1.B.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 Dec 2015 50,143 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 47,196 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 42,099 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 35,673 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 27,908 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 22,149 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 JRU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MW57 JRU, 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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MW57 JRU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 February 2008.

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