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FV57 NRL

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

97,867 mi
Last recorded97,867 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV57 NRL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 97,867 miles

windscreen damaged

Fail 16 Mar 2017 97,867 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

windscreen damaged

Pass 20 Feb 2016 78,390 miles

Nearside nearside rear tyre perished

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both outer sills corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2016 78,390 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside nearside rear tyre perished

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both outer sills corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2015 65,227 miles

windscreen damaged out of swept area

Fail 4 Mar 2015 65,227 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

windscreen damaged out of swept area

Pass 19 Mar 2014 53,064 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 53,064 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 41,025 miles

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

rear exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2012 32,205 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 23,559 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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FV57 NRL is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FV57 NRL, 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

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What year was FV57 NRL registered?

FV57 NRL is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 January 2008.

Is FV57 NRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV57 NRL shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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