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ET57 NSU

2008 Citroen Xsara

Brown Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

79,132 mi
Last recorded79,132 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET57 NSU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2023 79,132 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 63,571 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 59,832 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 58,301 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 58,299 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 54,759 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 51,812 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 48,673 miles

Nearside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Nearside Rear seat missing

Pass 21 Jan 2016 45,405 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 42,741 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 39,151 miles

Centre rear seat missing - seatbelt not checked

N/S rear seat missing - seatbelt not checked

Fail 28 Jan 2014 39,151 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Centre rear seat missing - seatbelt not checked

N/S rear seat missing - seatbelt not checked

Pass 24 Jan 2013 35,943 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 31,952 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 14 Feb 2011 26,462 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Feb 2011 26,462 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 NSU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ET57 NSU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ET57 NSU?

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What year was ET57 NSU registered?

ET57 NSU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 4 February 2008.

Is ET57 NSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET57 NSU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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