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SC57 ZZJ

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

54,193 mi
Last recorded54,193 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC57 ZZJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2022 54,193 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2022 54,191 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 49,310 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 49,280 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Nov 2019 46,567 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 44,902 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 44,418 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 44,167 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 41,994 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 41,994 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 39,750 miles

advise rear wiper blade split

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

advise offside steering rack end badly worn

Pass 12 Dec 2013 37,095 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 37,093 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 34,578 miles

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

advise offside rear tyre perished original to vehicle

advise rear wiper blade split

Pass 14 Dec 2011 31,753 miles

front pads low

Fail 14 Dec 2011 31,753 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front pads low

Pass 17 Dec 2010 28,324 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

advise front tyres starting to wear

advise slight plai no offside steering rackend

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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SC57 ZZJ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SC57 ZZJ, 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 SC57 ZZJ registered?

SC57 ZZJ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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