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ST57 PXL

2008 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

81,242 mi
Last recorded81,242 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST57 PXL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2018 81,242 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 74,769 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 74,769 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 74,766 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion subframe , suspension & braking components surface corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front oil leak

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

Inner Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion subframe mounts, subframe, suspension & braking components surface corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Nov 2015 74,760 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion subframe , suspension & braking components surface corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front oil leak

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

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

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion subframe mounts, subframe, suspension & braking components surface corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear emissions not tested

Pass 15 Feb 2014 65,350 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 65,318 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 54,265 miles

Oil leak

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 21 Jan 2013 54,255 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Oil leak

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

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 23 Jan 2012 42,535 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 31,712 miles

Rear silencer exhaust mounting band rusted away, system adequately supported.

Fail 1 Feb 2011 31,712 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear silencer exhaust mounting band rusted away, system adequately supported.

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 PXL is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 PXL, 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 PXL registered?

ST57 PXL is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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