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WP57 XZN

2008 Citroen Xsara

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

137,083 mi
Last recorded137,083 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP57 XZN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2019 137,083 miles

BOTH rear tyres wearing low.

Offside Front door mirror unit tapped up.

slight oil leak.

Fail 18 Jun 2019 137,060 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition screen cracked. (3.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

BOTH rear tyres wearing low.

Offside Front door mirror unit tapped up.

slight oil leak.

Pass 27 Jun 2018 123,168 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 23 Jun 2017 104,999 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 23 Jun 2017 104,999 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

oil leak

Fail 22 Feb 2017 104,849 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel system component leaking injector chuffing (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front Oil leak ()

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

Nearside Front tyre and nsr tyre worn on edges

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view taped up but secured (8.1.2a)

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Rear silencer bracket broken but supported

Pass 15 Oct 2016 102,433 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2016 102,433 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre has a deep cut (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 94,973 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 88,322 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 88,320 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 75,533 miles

rear box bracket broken but exhaust not insecure

Pass 18 Jan 2012 60,855 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 44,225 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 XZN is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 WP57 XZN, 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 WP57 XZN registered?

WP57 XZN is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 January 2008.

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