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NL57 FJP

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,088 mi
Last recorded99,088 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL57 FJP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2021 99,088 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2021 99,088 miles

Emissions not tested lambda (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 96,045 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2020 96,045 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 93,777 miles

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

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))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 90,290 miles

exhaust slight leak

front to rear brake pipe corroded

wheel covers fitted

Fail 26 Nov 2018 90,290 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust slight leak

front to rear brake pipe corroded

wheel covers fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2018 88,179 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

wheel trims fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2017 73,755 miles

Front sills starting to go soft with corrosion

Pass 20 Jan 2016 61,877 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 57,134 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 51,741 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 43,006 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 43,006 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 34,490 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 25,200 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n.s/ftyre worn excessively on outer edge

rear wiper blade split

slight scoring on both front brake discs

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 FJP is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FJP, 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 FJP registered?

NL57 FJP is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 January 2008.

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