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SW57 KNM

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

94,847 mi
Last recorded94,847 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW57 KNM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Apr 2019 94,847 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values 5.26 (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function no damping (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function no damping (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases under bonnet (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring (1.6 (e))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive central section (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust tail pipe poor condition

Pass 4 Apr 2018 91,075 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on inner faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 88,555 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 75,883 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 54,243 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 54,235 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 42,294 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 42,294 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 39,453 miles

advise front w/blades smearing screen

advise n/s/f tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 22 Oct 2012 29,812 miles

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 24 Oct 2011 18,305 miles

advise front pads low 85/ worn

advise front w/blades smearing screen

Fail 24 Oct 2011 18,305 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

advise front pads low 85/ worn

advise front w/blades smearing screen

Pass 4 Nov 2010 9,688 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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SW57 KNM is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SW57 KNM, 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 SW57 KNM registered?

SW57 KNM is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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