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WP57 FOA

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

123,540 mi
Last recorded123,540 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP57 FOA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2020 123,540 miles

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Spare tyre defective Flat ()

Pass 20 Feb 2019 112,865 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Feb 2018 102,028 miles

unable to see front pads

Fail 16 Feb 2018 102,024 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65r15 (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

unable to see front pads

Pass 10 Feb 2017 90,618 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 80,962 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 73,149 miles

Nearside Inner Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 62,768 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 22 Jan 2014 62,766 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 51,783 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 24 Jan 2012 38,808 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 26,748 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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WP57 FOA is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WP57 FOA, 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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WP57 FOA is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 3 January 2008.

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