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PL57 HFD

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

131,177 mi
Last recorded131,177 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL57 HFD
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2020 131,177 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2020 131,177 miles

Offside Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 119,836 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 119,836 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 105,699 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 105,699 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 90,504 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 77,777 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 77,777 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 65,389 miles

1.5 litres of oil for emissions test

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Oct 2015 65,389 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

1.5 litres of oil for emissions test

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Oct 2014 53,036 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre worn inner and outer edge

offside front tyre worn inner and outer edge

Pass 21 Oct 2014 53,036 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

nearside front tyre worn inner and outer edge

offside front tyre worn inner and outer edge

Pass 12 Oct 2013 40,324 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 34,690 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 28,213 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 21,056 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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PL57 HFD is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 PL57 HFD, 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 HFD is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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