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SM57 XGD

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,159 mi
Last recorded156,159 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM57 XGD
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2025 156,159 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 (2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65/15 cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate warning message on dash indicates fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 25 Aug 2025 156,159 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate warning message on dash indicates fault (1.6 (a))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed in 2 places (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 (2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65/15 cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate warning message on dash indicates fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 137,538 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 119,061 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 99,417 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Feb 2021 76,965 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 76,964 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 74,621 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 74,617 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 68,962 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 65,183 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 61,976 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 61,965 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 58,512 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 58,511 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 55,310 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 49,669 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 42,593 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 35,192 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 28,681 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 XGD is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 SM57 XGD, 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 XGD registered?

SM57 XGD is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 February 2008.

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