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WM57 CUA

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

105,061 mi
Last recorded105,061 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM57 CUA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2024 105,061 miles

Nearside Rear door damage

Fail 4 Nov 2024 105,060 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear door damage

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 101,328 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 96,240 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Axle beam corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2023 96,069 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Axle beam corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2022 91,260 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2022 91,260 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2021 88,640 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on 2mm and bold on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on 3mm and bold on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

offside front window wont open

rear axle corroded

slight play / movement in offside front inner steering rack arm

Fail 28 Jan 2021 88,639 miles

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

offside front window wont open

rear axle corroded

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on 2mm and bold on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on 3mm and bold on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

slight play / movement in offside front inner steering rack arm

Pass 30 Jan 2020 85,755 miles

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

coolant bottle empty

Pass 31 Jan 2019 78,694 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2019 78,694 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 71,625 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin borderline pass/fail (3.5.1g)

coolant bottle empty

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 29 Jan 2018 71,625 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin borderline pass/fail (3.5.1g)

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

coolant bottle empty

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 27 Jan 2017 63,344 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 63,344 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/65/15 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2016 56,043 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 56,043 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 49,746 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2014 40,545 miles

Front wipers smear

Fail 25 Jan 2014 40,522 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front wipers smear

Pass 28 Jan 2013 33,158 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Jan 2012 27,050 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 27 Jan 2011 20,760 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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WM57 CUA is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CUA, 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 CUA registered?

WM57 CUA is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 16 January 2008.

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