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RF57 TZB

2008 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

122,651 mi
Last recorded122,651 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF57 TZB
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2020 122,651 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 106,848 miles

Offside Front ABS sensor wire not secure, wrong way installed.

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 106,848 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering component casing fixing bolts ineffective Mounting bolt loose. (2.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front ABS sensor wire not secure, wrong way installed.

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 92,594 miles

Front Tyres wearing low,3mm.

Fail 18 Jul 2018 92,514 miles

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

Front Tyres wearing low,3mm.

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 79,191 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 63,877 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 54,176 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise could not check nearside rear seat belt due to child seat fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2014 46,325 miles

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

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

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

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

advise could not check nearside rear seat belt due to child seat fitted.

Pass 25 Feb 2013 37,438 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 30,919 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 24,982 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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RF57 TZB is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RF57 TZB, 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 RF57 TZB registered?

RF57 TZB is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 February 2008.

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