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NH57 ZWV

2008 Citroen Xsara

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,768 mi
Last recorded88,768 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH57 ZWV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 88,768 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2025 85,845 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 82,955 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective EXHAUST STRAP CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))

Spare tyre defective FLAT

Fail 2 Jul 2024 82,945 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective EXHAUST STRAP CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))

Spare tyre defective FLAT

Pass 17 Jun 2023 78,637 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 76,196 miles

Nearside Front Outer CV boot clip broken but boot still secure.....Replacement recommended

Offside Front Outer CV boot clip broken but boot still secure.....Replacement recommended

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear seats missing at time of test

Pass 23 Dec 2021 75,773 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive siil as preavious weldin g repairs (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill previous welding repairs (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear lamp lenz damaged

Pass 1 May 2021 75,506 miles

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

REAR OFF SIDE LAMP DAMAGE, REAR SEAT BELTS NOT CHECKED.

Fail 1 May 2021 75,506 miles

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

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

REAR OFF SIDE LAMP DAMAGE, REAR SEAT BELTS NOT CHECKED.

Pass 16 Apr 2020 72,260 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 66,636 miles

Offside Rear lamp lens been repaired by means of different coloured tapes

Fail 16 Apr 2019 66,633 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid brake cylinder leaking. (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Body component corroded and likely to cause injury sill by A post. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear lamp lens been repaired by means of different coloured tapes

Pass 8 May 2018 59,625 miles

Brake pads worn low.

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint On shaker plates and with bar. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Small nick (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 59,618 miles

Horn not working When rear fog is in the on position. (1.6.2a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working Turns off after a few seconds (1.3.1b)

Brake pads worn low.

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint On shaker plates and with bar. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Small nick (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2017 59,402 miles

Both outer sills,metal seems thin.

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 5 May 2017 59,402 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 50% (3.7.B.5b)

Both outer sills,metal seems thin.

Pass 20 May 2016 57,915 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 57,878 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area. (5.2.6)

Pass 1 May 2015 52,072 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 52,072 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2014 40,444 miles

rear tyres getting low on tread

Pass 4 Nov 2013 40,036 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 37,871 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 37,871 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 10 Oct 2012 37,859 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 35,072 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 29,452 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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NH57 ZWV is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 ZWV, 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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NH57 ZWV is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 February 2008.

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