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MM57 NPY

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

144,427 mi
Last recorded144,427 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM57 NPY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2022 144,427 miles

Nearside Front Outer sill cover corroded but not weakening integral structure

Offside Front Outer sill cover corroded but not weakening integral structure

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

Fail 20 Jul 2022 144,421 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer sill cover corroded but not weakening integral structure

Offside Front Outer sill cover corroded but not weakening integral structure

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 138,252 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 134,837 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 132,320 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 12 Jul 2019 132,315 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 19 May 2018 126,460 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2017 112,720 miles

Nearside Rear seat has a child seat fitted to it. unable to test seat belt.

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in it.

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in it.

Fail 8 May 2017 112,720 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear seat has a child seat fitted to it. unable to test seat belt.

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in it.

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in it.

Pass 18 May 2016 102,130 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 91,861 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 87,161 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear exhaust bracket broken but is still supported by another

Fail 28 Jul 2014 87,151 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear exhaust bracket broken but is still supported by another

Pass 1 May 2013 75,110 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 75,110 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 57,248 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 39,983 miles

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

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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MM57 NPY is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MM57 NPY, 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 MM57 NPY registered?

MM57 NPY is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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