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WG57 ZBP

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

128,294 mi
Last recorded128,294 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG57 ZBP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2019 128,294 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

the front of the offside outer sill is becoming corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2019 128,292 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

the front of the offside outer sill is becoming corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2019 112,765 miles

Offside mirror is becoming in poor condition

Fail 2 Jan 2019 112,763 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside mirror is becoming in poor condition

Pass 17 Jul 2017 91,660 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 91,651 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 77,821 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 77,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 63,871 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 63,871 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 24 Jun 2014 51,326 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 51,326 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 41,493 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 41,493 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 41,317 miles

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

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

exhaust rusty and mount poor

Pass 12 Jul 2012 30,550 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

exhaust rusty

n/s and o/s/r tyres perishing

Pass 20 Jul 2011 19,768 miles

Both of the front brake discs are wearing thin.

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres have started to deteriorate and perish.

Washer pump pressure is low.

slight play in the steering rack (offside).

Pass 6 Jan 2011 16,287 miles

Exhaust lightly corroding

Both headlamp aims on lower red line of tester scale at time of inspection

Dent in nearside rear door panel

Fail 6 Jan 2011 16,287 miles

Both headlamp aims on lower red line of tester scale at time of inspection

Dent in nearside rear door panel

Exhaust lightly corroding

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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WG57 ZBP is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 WG57 ZBP, 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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WG57 ZBP is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 23 January 2008.

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