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WM57 CTO

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

93,591 mi
Last recorded93,591 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM57 CTO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2018 93,591 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2018 93,591 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 82,462 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 77,559 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush WISHBONE REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Rear EXHAUST MOUNT BROKEN

Fail 25 Apr 2016 77,559 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush REAR BUSH WISHBONE (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure SPLIT (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush WISHBONE REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear TYRE CRACKED

Rear EXHAUST MOUNT BROKEN

Pass 2 May 2015 72,909 miles

Osf tyre worn uneven

REAR EXHAUST mount broken

Fail 1 May 2015 72,889 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nsr light unit damaged

Osf tyre worn uneven

REAR EXHAUST mount broken

Pass 7 Apr 2014 64,835 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 48,776 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 48,776 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 35,999 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2012 35,999 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 26,996 miles

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

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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WM57 CTO is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 WM57 CTO, 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 WM57 CTO registered?

WM57 CTO is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 January 2008.

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