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MT57 NKL

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

134,667 mi
Last recorded134,667 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT57 NKL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2023 134,667 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 120,977 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 116,340 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 110,812 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 108,368 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 102,640 miles

nearside front tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

Pass 2 Feb 2018 97,392 miles

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

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

turbo heat shied rattling

Pass 7 Feb 2017 85,326 miles

offside front brake slight bind

Fail 3 Feb 2017 85,231 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front brake slight bind

Pass 5 Feb 2016 78,715 miles

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

Seatbelt n/s rear not tested(child seat fitted)

rear wiper blade split

Fail 5 Feb 2016 78,715 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Seatbelt n/s rear not tested(child seat fitted)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 30 Jan 2015 70,414 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

ns rear tyre cracking

ns rear tyre wearing on outer edges

slight bind to os front brake

Fail 30 Jan 2015 70,414 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

ns rear tyre cracking

ns rear tyre wearing on outer edges

slight bind to os front brake

Pass 6 Feb 2014 58,844 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 58,660 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

os rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 4 Feb 2013 49,024 miles

os ns front tyres getting low

os ns rear tyres rubber starting to crack

Fail 2 Feb 2013 48,993 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

os ns front tyres getting low

os ns rear tyres rubber starting to crack

Pass 1 Feb 2012 38,580 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 29,075 miles

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

Offside 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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MT57 NKL is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 NKL, 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 NKL registered?

MT57 NKL is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 January 2008.

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