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SH57 NUP

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2023
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

147,569 mi
Last recorded147,569 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH57 NUP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2023 147,569 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Broken. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Pin, bush, bearing worn, road wheel rubbing inner arch liner. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail Deteriorated and badly corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail Deteriorated and badly corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Significant corrosion in many areas, borderline. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Number plate lamp light output reduced.

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Significant corrosion in many areas, borderline.. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Sub frame, beam axle assembly has advanced corrosion. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 138,302 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axel bush worn wheel clearing body at test (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hub (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear inner sill

Offside Rear inner sill

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage at rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 2 Apr 2022 138,300 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axel bush worn wheel clearing body at test (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear inner sill

Offside Rear inner sill

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage at rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2021 131,281 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2021 131,279 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2020 129,542 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2020 129,542 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 125,265 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 125,265 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 120,151 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 120,151 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 117,501 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 117,501 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 109,975 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 100,998 miles

slight roughness from o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 31 Jan 2014 90,520 miles

advise condition of both outer sills

Fail 22 Jan 2014 90,229 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

advise condition of both outer sills

Pass 10 Jan 2013 79,402 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 66,724 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

wiring protection on fuel cap sensor cable damaged.

Fail 16 Jan 2012 66,724 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

wiring protection on fuel cap sensor cable damaged.

Pass 17 Jan 2011 54,012 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 53,940 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear 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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SH57 NUP is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 SH57 NUP, 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 SH57 NUP registered?

SH57 NUP is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 January 2008.

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