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SA57 UAC

2008 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2016
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

151,319 mi
Last recorded151,319 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2016
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA57 UAC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2016 151,319 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint and dust cover excessively deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play and rough when rotated (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 140,912 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 140,912 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 114,815 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 94,043 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 77,947 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 77,947 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 57,293 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

center section corroded

front discs worn

tailbox mount broken

Fail 3 Jan 2012 57,293 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

center section corroded

front discs worn

tailbox mount broken

Pass 1 Feb 2011 40,856 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 27 Jan 2011 40,856 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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SA57 UAC is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 SA57 UAC, 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 SA57 UAC registered?

SA57 UAC is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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