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SM57 XBC

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

93,623 mi
Last recorded93,623 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM57 XBC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2023 93,623 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Inner Joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Door Damage

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

Nearside Rear Door Damage

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 87,280 miles

Accident damage to rear off vehicle.

Pass 17 Sep 2021 81,487 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged near side front to rear metal pipe has been replaced and fitted at wrong side of handbrake cable and has been rubbing pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear metal brake pipe at off side rear rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Sep 2021 81,487 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged near side front to rear metal pipe has been replaced and fitted at wrong side of handbrake cable and has been rubbing pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear metal brake pipe at off side rear rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 75,836 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 68,303 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2019 68,236 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 59,646 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALSO PERISHED (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 59,626 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALSO PERISHED (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 51,947 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 44,677 miles

Front brake discs wear lip.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Spare tyre defective bald inner and outer egdes and severly cracked( unsuiatble for road use. ) ()

Pass 25 Sep 2015 37,044 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 35,225 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Jan 2015 35,225 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jan 2014 30,627 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

O/S track rod has slight play inside steering rack

Fail 22 Jan 2014 30,627 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

O/S track rod has slight play inside steering rack

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 8 Apr 2013 26,327 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 26,326 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 21,799 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 16,602 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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SM57 XBC is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SM57 XBC, 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 SM57 XBC registered?

SM57 XBC is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 18 February 2008.

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