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NC57 VRV

2008 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

118,186 mi
Last recorded118,186 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC57 VRV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 118,186 miles

Clutch pedal wearing smooth

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Sill damaged (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2025 118,186 miles

Clutch pedal wearing smooth

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Sill damaged (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 113,541 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Gearbox oil residue

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Sep 2024 113,541 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Gearbox oil residue

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 108,944 miles

Corrosion to rear axle

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

corrosion to front subframe

Pass 26 Sep 2022 102,865 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2022 102,865 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 97,437 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust rubber weakend (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Sep 2021 97,437 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust rubber weakend (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Small rip in boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Sep 2020 93,749 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Sep 2019 88,272 miles

both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 22 Sep 2018 80,951 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2018 80,951 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 15 Sep 2017 73,375 miles

oil residue engine and gearbox

rear silencer outer skin corroded

slight smearing front wipers

Fail 15 Sep 2017 73,375 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

17% imbalance across front axle

front tyres starting to wear unevanly on edges

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

offside rear tyre outer sidewall heavily perished and worn bold outer edge

oil residue engine and gearbox

rear silencer outer skin corroded

slight smearing front wipers

Pass 13 Sep 2016 64,525 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2015 55,340 miles

nsr tyre perishing and punctured

Fail 12 Sep 2015 55,340 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nsr tyre perishing and punctured

Pass 14 Sep 2014 46,844 miles

exhaust system center section in poor condition

Fail 14 Sep 2014 46,844 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust system center section in poor condition

piece of metal in n/s/r tyre

Pass 15 Sep 2013 39,088 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to crack in sidewalls

offside rear tyre cracking and perishing

Fail 15 Sep 2013 39,088 miles

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

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

front brake pads worn

front discs corroded and worn

nearside rear tyre starting to crack in sidewalls

offside rear tyre cracking and perishing

Pass 17 Sep 2012 29,958 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 24,111 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 12,941 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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NC57 VRV is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 NC57 VRV, 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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NC57 VRV is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 17 January 2008.

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