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SB57 MYW

2008 Citroen Xsara

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,097 mi
Last recorded101,097 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB57 MYW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2020 101,097 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2020 101,097 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 89,393 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front lower both sides suspension arms ball joints rubber boots slightly cracked/perished

surface rust and black paint coating under the vehicle on both sides sills and on some other components

Fail 4 Jul 2018 89,393 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

front lower both sides suspension arms ball joints rubber boots slightly cracked/perished

surface rust and black paint coating under the vehicle on both sides sills and on some other components

Pass 12 Jan 2017 86,529 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 4 Jan 2017 86,516 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 79,384 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 71,025 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2014 61,165 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 51,235 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 41,175 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 30,276 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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SB57 MYW is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 SB57 MYW, 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 SB57 MYW registered?

SB57 MYW is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 7 January 2008.

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