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SC57 VGV

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

97,896 mi
Last recorded97,896 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC57 VGV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2023 97,896 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

corrosion underneath

Pass 4 Jul 2022 92,665 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

rear axle corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2021 86,170 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2020 82,622 miles

corrosion under neath

Pass 30 May 2019 79,121 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

corrosion underneat

Pass 7 Jun 2018 72,987 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 69,068 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 62,685 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 62,641 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Steering system excessively rough strut bearing seized (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 54,915 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 28,512 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 36,850 miles

Slight play from nsf strut bearing and mount!!

Pass 16 Jul 2012 27,913 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 23,644 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Dec 2011 23,644 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 15,985 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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SC57 VGV 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 87.5%.

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 SC57 VGV, 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 SC57 VGV registered?

SC57 VGV is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 January 2008.

Is SC57 VGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC57 VGV shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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