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ST57 WGJ

2008 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,939 mi
Last recorded114,939 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2021 114,939 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2021 114,939 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 111,155 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 109,057 miles

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2019 109,057 miles

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

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 103,076 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 103,070 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values suspect turbo failing (8.2.2.2 (f))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 100,227 miles

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Oct 2017 100,227 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flange corroded at joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp broken (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Oct 2016 93,507 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp corroded (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Oct 2016 93,507 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp corroded (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 86,348 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 79,341 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2014 79,341 miles

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

Offside 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 Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 71,906 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 65,671 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 65,671 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 56,012 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 56,012 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 46,895 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front discs pitted

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 WGJ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Blue 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 ST57 WGJ, 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 WGJ registered?

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

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