MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
169,784 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush mounting (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged slightly notchy when pulling out (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Coolant leak ()
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear offside rear outer sill damaged
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear offside rear outer sill damaged
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted beadrim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine mean is 4.97 should be 3.00 (8.2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Front Brakes imbalanced more than 50% across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted beadrim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component power steering rack has weep (2.3.3b)
Spare tyre defective ()
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox has hole in silencer (7.1.2)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component power steering rack has weep (2.3.3b)
Spare tyre defective ()
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear nail in tyre
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SE57 LRL is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 SE57 LRL, 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 SE57 LRL registered?
SE57 LRL is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 February 2008.
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