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SO57 DZY

2008 Citroen Xsara

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

129,097 mi
Last recorded129,097 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO57 DZY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2021 129,097 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2021 129,095 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2020 125,439 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 120,531 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2019 120,531 miles

Emissions not tested excessive oil smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 115,333 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 111,184 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN LOW ON EDGES

N/S/FRONT TYRE HAS CURB DAMAGE TO OUTER SIDEWALL

Pass 11 Jan 2016 105,368 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 97,844 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 91,445 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

stone chip in front screen

Pass 15 Jan 2013 84,774 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

stone chips in front screen

Pass 31 Jan 2012 79,265 miles

front disc's and pads wearing thin

Fail 31 Jan 2012 79,265 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front disc's and pads wearing thin

Pass 7 Jan 2011 64,387 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 DZY is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 SO57 DZY, 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 DZY registered?

SO57 DZY is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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