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NL57 FHS

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

98,714 mi
Last recorded98,714 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL57 FHS
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2022 98,714 miles

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

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated N/S & O/S (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective N/S & O/S (3.4 (b) (i))

Gear Box Mounting Defective

General Under Body Corrosion

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Oct 2022 98,714 miles

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

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated N/S & O/S (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective N/S & O/S (3.4 (b) (i))

Gear Box Mounting Defective

General Under Body Corrosion

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Oct 2021 95,040 miles

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

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 89,003 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2020 89,003 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s/f and o/s/f (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 80,134 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 80,130 miles

Offside Front Suspension component damaged and seriously weakened top strut bearing seized (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 62,448 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 62,448 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 48,418 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2017 48,416 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer (7.1.1)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 30,870 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 29,327 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 25,549 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Jan 2015 25,549 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 22 Jan 2014 21,075 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 21,075 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 17,143 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 15,190 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 15,190 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 12,441 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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NL57 FHS is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 NL57 FHS, 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 NL57 FHS registered?

NL57 FHS is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 January 2008.

Is NL57 FHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL57 FHS shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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