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VF57 NUP

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

93,591 mi
Last recorded93,591 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2020 93,591 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 93,591 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill within 30cm of seat mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 83,034 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 73,579 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 65,392 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 65,392 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 28 May 2014 56,238 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2014 56,238 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 46,678 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 35,729 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 21 Mar 2012 35,729 miles

Centre Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 23 Mar 2011 24,316 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

spare tyre missing

Fail 23 Mar 2011 24,316 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

spare tyre missing

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 NUP is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red 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 NUP, 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 NUP registered?

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

Is VF57 NUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for VF57 NUP shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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