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NV57 PDO

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

92,483 mi
Last recorded92,483 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV57 PDO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2022 92,483 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 92,459 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 83,532 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 83,532 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 74,887 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2020 74,887 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced Bulb incorrectly fitted (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 64,305 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 67,302 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 59,709 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 46,777 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 37,879 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 31,014 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 25,282 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2014 24,643 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all four tyres deteriorated

Pass 25 Jan 2014 24,643 miles

all four tyres deteriorated

Pass 26 Jan 2013 19,580 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 23 Jan 2012 13,075 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Jan 2011 6,312 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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NV57 PDO is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NV57 PDO, 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 NV57 PDO registered?

NV57 PDO is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 January 2008.

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