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LB57 NWD

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

131,704 mi
Last recorded131,704 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB57 NWD
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2020 131,704 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2020 131,704 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2019 119,855 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2018 111,758 miles

Exhaust corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2018 111,758 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2017 106,465 miles

oil leak from engine and gearbox

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine covers and or under trays fitted

Fail 14 Apr 2017 106,464 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear light lens unit cracked but not showing any white light

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine covers and or under trays fitted

oil leak from engine and gearbox

Pass 8 Apr 2016 98,924 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit stepped tread tyre (4.1.E.1)

wipers worn/judder slightly

Fail 8 Apr 2016 98,924 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit stepped tread tyre (4.1.E.1)

wipers worn/judder slightly

Pass 20 Apr 2015 90,852 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 70,942 miles

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

both rear axle bushes starting to deteriorate.

both rear tyres worn on inner edges.

n/s/f beam image slightly poor.

n/s/r tyre perished with cracks to tread.

o/s/r tyre has deep cut in tread.

Pass 3 Apr 2013 56,153 miles

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

both rear tyres perished.

centre exhaust rattles.

rear exhaust box clamp corroded.

Fail 3 Apr 2013 56,153 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

both rear tyres perished.

centre exhaust rattles.

rear exhaust box clamp corroded.

Fail 2 Apr 2012 43,495 miles

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

both rear tyres perished.

front brake discs lipped.

Pass 2 Apr 2012 43,495 miles

both rear tyres perished.

front brake discs lipped.

Pass 8 Apr 2011 31,370 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres perished

front brake discs corroded

n/s/f on inner and outer egdes and tread peeling

o/s/f tyre tread peeling slightly

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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LB57 NWD is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LB57 NWD, 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 LB57 NWD registered?

LB57 NWD is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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