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ST57 XXO

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

138,885 mi
Last recorded138,885 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST57 XXO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2024 138,885 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 133,266 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 133,264 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2022 127,171 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 126,833 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 124,056 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 117,909 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 110,058 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 101,480 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 92,734 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 84,360 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 84,360 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 73,402 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 62,247 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 47,972 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 34,606 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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ST57 XXO is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XXO, 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 XXO registered?

ST57 XXO is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 15 February 2008.

Is ST57 XXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST57 XXO shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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