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PL57 JXE

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,528 mi
Last recorded43,528 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL57 JXE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2024 43,528 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2024 43,252 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 43,141 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 43,136 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2022 42,395 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Centre and rear exhaust corroded

Corrosion starting to o/s outer sill

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

o/s/r tyre heavilly cracked

Pass 1 Jun 2021 41,309 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 40,592 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 40,591 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Nov 2019 38,348 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner egdes

Centre exhaust sectionpoor

N/s/r tyre wearing on edge

Slight power steering fluid leakage

Pass 6 Nov 2018 35,258 miles

Fluid weep at power steering pipe area

Pass 6 Nov 2017 32,839 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust system corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2017 32,839 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2016 30,139 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 27,967 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 25,836 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 24,033 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 24,032 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s/r tyre cracking on inner edge

Pass 3 Dec 2012 22,213 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 20,311 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 12,478 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 JXE is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PL57 JXE, 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 PL57 JXE registered?

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

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