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VF57 ECW

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

119,419 mi
Last recorded119,419 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF57 ECW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2020 119,419 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Mar 2019 116,070 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Mar 2019 116,049 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Mar 2018 112,124 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Mar 2017 96,154 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Mar 2016 82,498 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 68,584 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 68,584 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 58,570 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 50,296 miles

o/s/f/ tyre inner edge wearing

Pass 9 Jan 2012 37,416 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges.

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 25,977 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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VF57 ECW is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey 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 VF57 ECW, 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 VF57 ECW registered?

VF57 ECW is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is VF57 ECW safe to buy?

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