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OE57 WWG

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

113,107 mi
Last recorded113,107 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE57 WWG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2024 113,107 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

nearside front tyre edge worn

Fail 10 Jul 2024 113,107 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread cut and worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

nearside front tyre edge worn

Pass 20 Oct 2022 105,274 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 3 ()

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 20 Oct 2022 105,274 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 3 ()

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 94,211 miles

offside mirror mount condition

Fail 21 Oct 2021 94,211 miles

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

offside mirror mount condition

Pass 13 Jul 2020 87,516 miles

offside mirror assembly damaged

spare tyre cracking

Fail 13 Jul 2020 87,516 miles

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

offside mirror assembly damaged

spare tyre cracking

Pass 1 Feb 2019 80,581 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 80,570 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2018 72,924 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 72,919 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 68,491 miles

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

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

front tyres worn very thin on inner edges

walls perished/cracked on both rear tyres

Pass 2 Feb 2016 63,388 miles

child seat fitted

rear tyres aged

Pass 10 Feb 2015 57,753 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 52,773 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES "AGED"/"CRACKED" AROUND SIDEWALLS.(2007 MANUFACTURE CODE)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 5 Feb 2014 52,773 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES "AGED"/"CRACKED" AROUND SIDEWALLS.(2007 MANUFACTURE CODE)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 45,997 miles

Both rear tyres have aged / cracked sidewalls.

Pass 24 Jan 2012 38,767 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 32,240 miles

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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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OE57 WWG is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 OE57 WWG, 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 OE57 WWG registered?

OE57 WWG is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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