MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
125,795 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced passenger side sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear number plate light came on during the test
Rear brakes does not quite increase & decrease at the same rate
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front drop link gaiters split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering rack gaiter split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded to excess (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre split to inner cords in tyre tread in areas 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear number plate light came on during the test
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Rear brakes does not quite increase & decrease at the same rate
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective Heavily corroded, attention recommended (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Suspension components corroded
Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective Heavily corroded, attention recommended (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Suspension components corroded
both rear tyres over manufacturers recomended safe operational date and slight perishing to sidewalls
Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
both rear tyres over manufacturers recomended safe operational date and slight perishing to sidewalls
rear tyre sidewalls perishing
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
rear tyre sidewalls perishing
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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PL57 FKH is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel 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 PL57 FKH, 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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PL57 FKH is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 9 February 2008.
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