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VA57 OJB

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

52,644 mi
Last recorded52,644 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA57 OJB
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 52,644 miles

Nearside outer sill damaged

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

Rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 15 Oct 2020 52,638 miles

Offside Drive shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Drive shaft bearing likely to break up (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside outer sill damaged

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

Rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 25 Sep 2019 43,059 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 43,057 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer bracket broken

Pass 13 Jun 2018 35,441 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 30,169 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 29,181 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 16 Feb 2015 27,980 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 26,559 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 25,065 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 22,103 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 18,214 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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VA57 OJB is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VA57 OJB, 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 VA57 OJB registered?

VA57 OJB is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is VA57 OJB safe to buy?

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