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ET57 NSJ

2008 Citroen Xsara

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

115,692 mi
Last recorded115,692 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET57 NSJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2023 115,692 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 115,692 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 113,710 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 113,706 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 111,698 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 110,703 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 110,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 106,529 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 101,356 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 97,817 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 97,817 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 90,780 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both linkages (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 7 Dec 2015 90,633 miles

Offside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both linkages (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Dec 2014 85,625 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Dec 2014 85,625 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Feb 2014 79,962 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 79,962 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 64,309 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 47,564 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 47,564 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 31,023 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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ET57 NSJ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 ET57 NSJ, 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 ET57 NSJ registered?

ET57 NSJ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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