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WD57 HLG

2008 Citroen Xsara

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

126,670 mi
Last recorded126,670 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD57 HLG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2022 126,670 miles

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 27 Apr 2022 126,670 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 12 Mar 2021 114,573 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 108,987 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 99,617 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 88,900 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 75,804 miles

rear tyres close to legal limit

Pass 9 Mar 2016 62,720 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 49,482 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 41,411 miles

Both rear tyre side walls getting perished

Pass 13 Feb 2013 33,944 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 26,604 miles

Exhaust rear clamp getting corroded

Front & rear tyre outer walls getting perished

Pass 7 Feb 2011 19,737 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 HLG is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 WD57 HLG, 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 HLG registered?

WD57 HLG is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 14 February 2008.

Is WD57 HLG safe to buy?

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