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WD57 DPV

2008 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

101,127 mi
Last recorded101,127 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD57 DPV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2019 101,127 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2018 94,363 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2018 94,363 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 77,390 miles

windscreen stone chips zone B

Fail 6 Jan 2017 77,387 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

windscreen stone chips zone B

Pass 14 Jan 2016 69,295 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 61,934 miles

Rear exhaust box part of support strap broken.

Pass 21 Jan 2014 53,466 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 45,124 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 38,116 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 29,591 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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WD57 DPV is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WD57 DPV, 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 WD57 DPV registered?

WD57 DPV is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is WD57 DPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WD57 DPV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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