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FV57 XVW

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

105,879 mi
Last recorded105,879 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV57 XVW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2020 105,879 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Aug 2019 103,137 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 99,516 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 99,516 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 97,344 miles

Exhaust back box hanger heavily corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2016 93,879 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 90,116 miles

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 22 Jul 2014 83,980 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 83,980 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

both front tyres showing signs of wear to inner edges but both legal at test time

Pass 11 Jan 2014 80,574 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 72,004 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 62,441 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 53,969 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 XVW is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 FV57 XVW, 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 FV57 XVW registered?

FV57 XVW is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 14 January 2008.

Is FV57 XVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV57 XVW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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