MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
103,618 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
exhaust
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
exhaust
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 ()
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 ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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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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