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VF57 EEZ

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

144,917 mi
Last recorded144,917 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF57 EEZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 144,917 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s & o/s ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2024 131,913 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 May 2024 131,913 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2023 124,536 miles

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

Nearside Outer sill area rusty

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

Pass 25 May 2022 121,140 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 117,040 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 106,996 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 95,540 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 85,735 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 85,735 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 77,553 miles

nearside front tyre wearing badly on inner edge(bald)

offside front tyre wearing badly on edges(bald)

Fail 19 Jan 2017 77,509 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre wearing badly on inner edge(bald)

offside front tyre wearing badly on edges(bald)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 69,903 miles

item moved from drivers view

Pass 27 Jan 2015 61,375 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside front tyre wearing badly on inner edge(bald)

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 29 Jan 2014 53,180 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Feb 2013 43,895 miles

exhaust back box mount strap corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2012 35,881 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 27,125 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 27,125 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 EEZ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VF57 EEZ, 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 EEZ registered?

VF57 EEZ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 February 2008.

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