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WM57 LWA

2008 Citroen Xsara

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

112,863 mi
Last recorded112,863 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM57 LWA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2021 112,863 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 107,975 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 98,238 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 86,722 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

rear exhaust mounting in poor condition

Pass 8 Feb 2017 76,200 miles

rear exhaust mounting in poor condition

Pass 10 Feb 2016 66,039 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 66,093 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 56,947 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 56,947 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 51,628 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 48,155 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 40,997 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 40,997 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 29,648 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 LWA is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WM57 LWA, 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 LWA registered?

WM57 LWA is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 February 2008.

Is WM57 LWA safe to buy?

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