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MW57 UKM

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,119 mi
Last recorded89,119 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW57 UKM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Dec 2020 89,119 miles

Offside Front Lower Floor excessively deteriorated sill section corroded and weak. (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 87,587 miles

Central exhaust centre section, outer casing coming adrift/corroded

Nearside sill getting soft

Offside sill getting soft

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box strap snapped but still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 81,629 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 75,248 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 69,244 miles

front number plate is cracked/ damaged

Pass 16 Dec 2015 62,257 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 54,812 miles

front number plate bubbled and dirty

Pass 19 Dec 2013 48,088 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 48,088 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 39,921 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 32,361 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 24,745 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 UKM is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UKM, 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 UKM registered?

MW57 UKM is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 18 January 2008.

Is MW57 UKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW57 UKM shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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