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SO57 UKP

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

149,338 mi
Last recorded149,338 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO57 UKP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 149,338 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 Oct 2020 149,337 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 114,254 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge, 2.5mm Measured (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge, 3mm Measured (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Large Crack Bottom Right Corner (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both Rears (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 27 Apr 2019 114,254 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle Box Split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge, 2.5mm Measured (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge, 3mm Measured (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Large Crack Bottom Right Corner (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both Rears (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 90,316 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 90,315 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 66,093 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 66,093 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 42,492 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 42,492 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking wheel cylinder (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly perrished

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 31,200 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/F road spring coil overlapping lower strut cup, spring still secure

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

O/S/F and N/S/F headlamp aim at lowest points

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

Rearmost silencer hanger broken, system supported

Pass 17 Jan 2014 19,523 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 19,523 miles

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 15,571 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 11,696 miles

advise front w/blades smearing screen slightly

Pass 8 Feb 2011 7,993 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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SO57 UKP is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 UKP, 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 UKP registered?

SO57 UKP is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 February 2008.

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