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LE57 NVW

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

112,659 mi
Last recorded112,659 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE57 NVW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 112,659 miles

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

Offside Front outer sill corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2025 97,108 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2025 97,108 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working NOT WORKING (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working NOT WORKING (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 92,056 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 89,610 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2023 89,610 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 86,737 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on minimum legal requirement at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 29 Dec 2021 86,724 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outersill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 83,085 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 83,085 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 80,095 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt NSR & OSR ()

Pass 30 Jan 2018 72,403 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 72,403 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 64,149 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavy wear on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavy wear on edges (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Jan 2017 64,144 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavy wear on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavy wear on edges (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 51,458 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside rear and center rear chiled seats fitted

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

Fail 25 Jan 2016 51,458 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Offside rear and center rear chiled seats fitted

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

both rear vtyres has age related cracks

Pass 12 Jan 2015 43,305 miles

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated

both front tyres perished

both front tyres wearing low 3mm

both rear tyres perished

both rear tyres wearing low 3mm

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

o/s/r light lense slightly loose but still secure at present

Fail 12 Jan 2015 43,305 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated

both front tyres perished

both front tyres wearing low 3mm

both rear tyres perished

both rear tyres wearing low 3mm

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

o/s/r light lense slightly loose but still secure at present

Pass 25 Jan 2014 37,542 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 31,599 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 25,241 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

front discs coroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 119,026 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 18,315 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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LE57 NVW is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 LE57 NVW, 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 LE57 NVW registered?

LE57 NVW is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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