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NV57 VTM

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

79,037 mi
Last recorded79,037 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV57 VTM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2017 79,037 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 74,777 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 70,951 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 14 Aug 2015 70,943 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Jun 2014 66,292 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 62,446 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Jan 2013 53,136 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2012 43,273 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 34,390 miles

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

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

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 VTM is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 VTM, 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 VTM registered?

NV57 VTM is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 18 January 2008.

Is NV57 VTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV57 VTM shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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