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SO57 DTF

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

115,902 mi
Last recorded115,902 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2017
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO57 DTF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2017 115,902 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 30 Jan 2016 109,644 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 109,545 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 99,037 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2015 99,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 87,112 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2014 87,112 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2013 75,425 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 64,992 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2011 54,645 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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SO57 DTF is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SO57 DTF, 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 SO57 DTF registered?

SO57 DTF is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 January 2008.

Is SO57 DTF safe to buy?

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