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BL57 NVP

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

118,646 mi
Last recorded118,646 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 NVP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 118,646 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 110,393 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 102,099 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 91,245 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 91,245 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 79,873 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 69,091 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 58,293 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 51,014 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 44,985 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear EXHAUST BOX SUPPORT CORRODED

Pass 6 May 2016 38,012 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 May 2015 29,431 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 21,992 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 21,222 miles

nearside front tyre cracked and perished on outer edge

offside front tie rod end has slight play

offside front tyre cracked and perished on outer edge

Pass 14 Dec 2012 17,415 miles

slight play in offside front steering rack end

Pass 12 Dec 2011 14,187 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 10,894 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 NVP is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 NVP, 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 NVP registered?

BL57 NVP is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 4 January 2008.

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