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VF57 NUW

2008 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,326 mi
Last recorded79,326 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF57 NUW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2018 79,326 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 18 Jan 2018 79,320 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill holed (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill holed (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 20 Jan 2017 72,386 miles

Both inner rack joints have play

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 64,548 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 54,538 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Sep 2013 46,827 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Sep 2013 46,823 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Sep 2012 38,643 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Oct 2011 30,701 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Oct 2010 23,092 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 NUW is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NUW, 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 NUW registered?

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

Is VF57 NUW safe to buy?

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