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SO57 DZZ

2008 Citroen Xsara

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,755 mi
Last recorded100,755 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2021 100,755 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 100,747 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2020 97,967 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 97,934 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 96,577 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2019 96,574 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rack joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 94,992 miles

Nearside steering rack inner joint has slight play

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front outer sills slightly corroded

rear exhaust strap corroded but system still supported

Fail 26 Oct 2018 94,934 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded metal brake pipe / wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside steering rack inner joint has slight play

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front outer sills slightly corroded

rear exhaust strap corroded but system still supported

Pass 3 Nov 2017 92,468 miles

both inner rack joints have slight play

nearside front tyre slightly perished

rear exhaust bracket broken but system still suported

repairs have been undersealed

Fail 20 Oct 2017 92,465 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside outer sill (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded offside outer sill in several places (5.2.6)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

both inner rack joints have slight play

nearside front tyre slightly perished

rear exhaust bracket broken but system still suported

Pass 3 Nov 2016 86,117 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 3 Nov 2016 86,117 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 75,060 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 75,060 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 59,144 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

o/s rear tyre sidewall slight cracks

Pass 28 Sep 2013 51,189 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2013 51,189 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 45,204 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 39,382 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 29,824 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 DZZ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DZZ, 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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SO57 DZZ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 9 January 2008.

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