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BW57 NNY

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

84,788 mi
Last recorded84,788 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW57 NNY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2025 84,788 miles

Air intake pipe insecure

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2025 84,726 miles

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

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

Air intake pipe insecure

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 77,731 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 76,797 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear silencer strap weld repaired

Pass 14 Feb 2022 75,626 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear silencer strap weld repaired

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 74,221 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust mounting strap weld repaired

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 73,289 miles

Rear silencer strap weld repaired

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 71,132 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust strap corroded,weld repaired

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 68,652 miles

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

Oil leak

under tray insecure

Fail 15 Feb 2018 68,652 miles

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

Oil leak

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

under tray insecure

Pass 13 Feb 2017 64,682 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 59,998 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 55,463 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 48,939 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 42,915 miles

both rear tyres perrished

Pass 20 Feb 2012 35,455 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 28,190 miles

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

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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BW57 NNY is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 BW57 NNY, 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 BW57 NNY registered?

BW57 NNY is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 February 2008.

Is BW57 NNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW57 NNY shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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