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BL57 NWN

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

72,783 mi
Last recorded72,783 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 72,783 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 70,276 miles

O/S outer sill corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 66,341 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 61,578 miles

Rear Exhaust bracket broken

Centre silencer deteriorated

Pass 17 Jan 2022 56,139 miles

Center exhaust box corroded.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Back box strap broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 56,139 miles

Center exhaust box corroded.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Back box strap broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 51,782 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall perishing

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

centre and rear exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2020 48,317 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 43,921 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 24 Jan 2019 43,921 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 39,019 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 38,582 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 38,582 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 36,888 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 34,043 miles

mounting strap around the rear silencer is broken but the exhaust is still secure

Pass 10 Mar 2014 29,437 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 23,727 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 24 Jan 2012 18,724 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 14,673 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 NWN is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 NWN, 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 NWN registered?

BL57 NWN is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 6 February 2008.

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