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MT57 NKJ

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

85,977 mi
Last recorded85,977 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT57 NKJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 85,977 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2025 85,357 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 84,418 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 83,697 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 82,021 miles

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

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

Slight Underside Corrosion.

Fail 8 Jun 2022 82,021 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Slight Underside Corrosion.

Pass 8 Jun 2021 80,594 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 76,857 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 75,349 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 73,452 miles

advise e m l light constantly on

Fail 25 Apr 2018 73,452 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust blowing on middle joint advise emissions readings may change with exhaust blow rectified (7.1.2)

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

advise e m l light constantly on

Pass 20 Apr 2017 69,454 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front mirror surround damaged

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

poly belt cracking

wipers poor

Pass 6 Apr 2016 61,586 miles

child seat fitted belt not checked

Fail 6 Apr 2016 61,586 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer joint (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rear silencer clamp (7.1.1)

Centre silencer outer skin hanging down(corroded away)

child seat fitted belt not checked

Pass 20 Apr 2015 54,877 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Apr 2014 47,150 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 27 Apr 2013 40,665 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 32,885 miles

Oil leak

slight perishing on nsr tyre

Pass 12 Jan 2011 26,909 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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MT57 NKJ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 MT57 NKJ, 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 MT57 NKJ registered?

MT57 NKJ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 12 January 2008.

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