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WU57 AXD

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

109,996 mi
Last recorded109,996 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU57 AXD
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2023 109,996 miles

Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output both (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear seat with chiald seat during the inspetion

Pass 10 Sep 2022 102,889 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 102,889 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2021 101,276 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 101,276 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 96,872 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 96,870 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 93,034 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2019 93,032 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 88,412 miles

Engine DIPSTICK /TUBE Incomplete or damaged

Fail 30 Jul 2018 88,412 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords NB MD=0404 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Engine DIPSTICK /TUBE Incomplete or damaged

Nearside Headlamp aim too low 2 -2.75% line (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TD =min 2mm MD = 5112 Note Showing age deterioration on tread + sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low Between 2.0 -2.75% line (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 17 Aug 2017 80,882 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Aug 2017 80,882 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Aug 2016 73,416 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 73,416 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 69,923 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 66,244 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2013 59,783 miles

7 pin trailer socket operating incorrectly.........

Emissions reading below min. of 0.10m-1 ......

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 59,783 miles

7 pin trailer socket operating incorrectly.........

Emissions reading below min. of 0.10m-1 ......

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 53,901 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2012 53,901 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2011 47,797 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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WU57 AXD is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 WU57 AXD, 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 WU57 AXD registered?

WU57 AXD is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 January 2008.

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