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LY57 NVD

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

79,418 mi
Last recorded79,418 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2017
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY57 NVD
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2017 79,418 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 79,408 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 74,950 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 74,950 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 69,490 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 69,490 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps n/s (1.1.C.1a)

Stop lamp not working both poor conecsion (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 64,664 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 59,430 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 53,722 miles

front wheel bearing noisey on rd test

Fail 6 Nov 2012 53,672 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 48,014 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 47,881 miles

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 109,368 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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LY57 NVD 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 61.5%.

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 LY57 NVD, 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 LY57 NVD registered?

LY57 NVD is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is LY57 NVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY57 NVD shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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