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PL57 JXS

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

86,737 mi
Last recorded86,737 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL57 JXS
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2022 86,737 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 86,578 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 83,297 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 78,279 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

o/s outer sill corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2020 75,216 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 70,264 miles

Nearside outer sill corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2019 70,264 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside outer sill corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2018 65,319 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 60,424 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 55,916 miles

Nearside outer sill has advanced corrosion

Offside outer sill has advanced corrosion

Pass 20 Jan 2015 50,401 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 45,215 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 41,682 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 33,896 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 25,821 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 JXS is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 JXS, 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 JXS registered?

PL57 JXS is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 18 January 2008.

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