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RF57 TZL

2008 Citroen Xsara

Brown Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

118,207 mi
Last recorded118,207 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF57 TZL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 118,207 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 118,207 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 110,398 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 110,398 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 101,299 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2016 101,299 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 86,685 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 10 Jan 2015 86,685 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 9 Jan 2014 72,590 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 72,590 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 63,765 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2013 63,764 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 49,903 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

the front brake disc,s look slightly worn

Pass 14 Jan 2011 37,634 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 TZL is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 RF57 TZL, 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 TZL registered?

RF57 TZL is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 January 2008.

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The MOT history for RF57 TZL shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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