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ST57 OPX

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2021
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

127,564 mi
Last recorded127,564 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST57 OPX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2020 127,564 miles

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

Front subframe rusting

Front tyres badly worn on edges

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

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

Offside Rear slight play suspension arm

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

damage to nearside sill at rear

Fail 1 Sep 2020 127,563 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front subframe rusting

Front tyres badly worn on edges

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

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

Offside Rear slight play suspension arm

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

damage to nearside sill at rear

Pass 27 Aug 2019 121,683 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

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

Offside Rear slight play rear torsion bar suspension

damage nearside sill

wipers showing wear

Fail 21 Aug 2019 121,681 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Front tyres worn on inner edges

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

Offside Rear slight play rear torsion bar suspension

damage nearside sill

wipers showing wear

Pass 22 Jun 2018 100,617 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside sill damaged at rear

Spare tyre defective ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit, worn badly on edges and has 2 nails in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jun 2018 100,562 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside sill damaged at rear

Spare tyre defective ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit, worn badly on edges and has 2 nails in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 87,394 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges and has nail in tread

drivers seat belt starting to frey

engine light on

front subframe rusting

front suspension springs rusting

slight damage to nearside sill at rear

spare wheel loose

undertrays fitted

windscreen wipers showing wear

Fail 17 Jun 2017 87,312 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges and has nail in tread

drivers seat belt starting to frey

engine light on

front subframe rusting

front suspension springs rusting

slight damage to nearside sill at rear

spare wheel loose

undertrays fitted

windscreen wipers showing wear

Pass 13 Jan 2016 66,724 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 66,724 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 55,348 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 55,343 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 46,913 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 46,913 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 34,715 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear wiper torn

Fail 8 Jan 2013 34,715 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear wiper torn

Pass 26 Jan 2012 22,013 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 22,013 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 11,062 miles

horn sounding defective

oil leak at sump

surface corrosion on front discs

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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ST57 OPX is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 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 ST57 OPX, 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 ST57 OPX registered?

ST57 OPX is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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