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BL57 NVG

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

74,616 mi
Last recorded74,616 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 NVG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2020 74,616 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 63,811 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine block area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2018 57,428 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner plates

Pass 1 Apr 2017 52,527 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 50,014 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2016 50,014 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 45,847 miles

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

Oil leak

offside rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 31 Jan 2014 40,844 miles

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

offside rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 8 Feb 2013 34,974 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 34,974 miles

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

Spare wheel carrier is loose

Pass 10 Jan 2012 28,451 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 28,449 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 22,610 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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BL57 NVG is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BL57 NVG, 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 BL57 NVG registered?

BL57 NVG is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 15 January 2008.

Is BL57 NVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL57 NVG shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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