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NH57 WAU

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

110,713 mi
Last recorded110,713 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH57 WAU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2024 110,713 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2024 110,709 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 99,972 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 16 Feb 2023 99,969 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements will not switch fog light off (4.5.3 (a))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 95,318 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2022 95,318 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 89,176 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

rear wiperblade worn

Fail 15 Feb 2021 89,176 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

rear wiperblade worn

Pass 28 Feb 2020 84,391 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

nearside rear tyre worn on outer tread

offside rear tyre worn on outer tread

rear wiperblade rubber worn

Fail 28 Feb 2020 84,391 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

nearside rear tyre worn on outer tread

offside rear tyre worn on outer tread

rear wiperblade rubber worn

Pass 18 Feb 2019 73,239 miles

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

rear wiperblade rubber worn

Pass 1 Mar 2018 62,867 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

rear exhaust silencer deteriated

rear wiperblade rubber worn

Pass 20 Feb 2017 53,282 miles

Oil leak ()

nearside door mirror cover damaged

Pass 16 Feb 2016 42,406 miles

nearside door mirror cover damaged

nearside front brake discs worn

nearside front brake pads appear low

offside front brake disc worn

Pass 6 Feb 2015 34,858 miles

nearside door mirror cover damaged

Pass 5 Mar 2014 29,054 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

metal band around rear exhaust silencer incomplete

Pass 13 Feb 2013 22,230 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 22,227 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both front brake discs heavily worn

front brake pads appear low

Pass 19 Jan 2012 14,128 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 12,083 miles

Oil leak

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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NH57 WAU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NH57 WAU, 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 NH57 WAU registered?

NH57 WAU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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