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SN57 LFJ

2008 Citroen Xsara

Brown Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

83,894 mi
Last recorded83,894 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN57 LFJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2018 83,894 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 82,232 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 79,788 miles

oil leak around engine / gearbox seal

Fail 9 Aug 2016 79,788 miles

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

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

oil leak around engine / gearbox seal

Pass 19 Aug 2015 75,615 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component around rack (2.3.3b)

engine oil leak

Fail 19 Aug 2015 75,615 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component around rack (2.3.3b)

engine oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2014 69,222 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

exhaust system corroded.

n/s/f tyre cut on sidewall, not deep enough to reach the cords.

Fail 15 Jul 2014 69,221 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

exhaust system corroded.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre cut on sidewall, not deep enough to reach the cords.

Pass 16 Jul 2013 63,231 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 58,750 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2012 45,893 miles

n/s front tyre small cut to side wall

Pass 15 Aug 2011 39,411 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 31,817 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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SN57 LFJ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SN57 LFJ, 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 SN57 LFJ registered?

SN57 LFJ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 February 2008.

Is SN57 LFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN57 LFJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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