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NJ57 SUO

2008 Citroen Xsara

Brown Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

134,650 mi
Last recorded134,650 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ57 SUO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 134,650 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Dec 2025 134,635 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 130,077 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2024 130,076 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

corrosion on sub frame and rear axle

Pass 16 Oct 2023 125,313 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Oct 2023 125,313 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 120,439 miles

Central Front 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))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 116,644 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 116,644 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 113,260 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 113,260 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 107,912 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded/cracked on catalytic converter (6.1.2 (a))

Front number plate slight damage

Front subframe corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65-15 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear rear shock absorbers corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2019 107,911 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded/cracked on catalytic converter (6.1.2 (a))

Front number plate slight damage

Front subframe corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65-15 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2018 102,074 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 102,074 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear tyre cracking slightly

Pass 7 Apr 2017 98,301 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold / exhaust joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 185/65 15 slight scrubbing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65 15 3mm slight scrubbing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded slight (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded front and rear

Pass 5 Apr 2016 93,734 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 93,734 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 90,714 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 75,591 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 14 Mar 2014 75,591 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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear tyres heavily cracked

Unable to check front pads due to caliper design and wheel trims

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Feb 2013 58,911 miles

radiator top hose badly damaged

Pass 20 Feb 2012 44,347 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise front discs worn

Fail 20 Feb 2012 44,347 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)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise front discs worn

Pass 8 Feb 2011 31,947 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Feb 2011 31,947 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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NJ57 SUO is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 NJ57 SUO, 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 NJ57 SUO registered?

NJ57 SUO is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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The MOT history for NJ57 SUO shows 26 tests with a 57.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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