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VF57 EHP

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

145,265 mi
Last recorded145,265 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF57 EHP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2018 145,265 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 145,265 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 139,237 miles

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

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

all 3 rear seat belts not checked due to child seat fitted at time of test

Pass 8 Dec 2015 131,941 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box corrodded rear child seats fitted

Fail 5 Dec 2015 131,907 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

rear exhaust box corrodded rear child seats fitted

Fail 12 Dec 2014 128,020 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 128,020 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 111,941 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 94,726 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advise rear silencer exhaust strap corroded and insecure

Fail 25 Jan 2013 94,726 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advise rear silencer exhaust strap corroded and insecure

Fail 25 Jan 2012 76,553 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front side lamp dim

Pass 25 Jan 2012 76,553 miles

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front side lamp dim

Pass 26 Jan 2011 56,957 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 EHP is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VF57 EHP, 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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VF57 EHP is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 January 2008.

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