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VN57 JFU

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

125,890 mi
Last recorded125,890 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN57 JFU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 125,890 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 117,744 miles

nearside sill corroded

Fail 21 May 2019

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

nearside sill corroded

Pass 1 May 2018 106,575 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2017 96,417 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 86,689 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 78,008 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 69,384 miles

Nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 15 May 2013 61,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 May 2013 61,722 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 51,234 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 51,234 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 18 May 2011 40,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

tailbox strap broken

Pass 18 May 2011 40,173 miles

tailbox strap broken

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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VN57 JFU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VN57 JFU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VN57 JFU registered?

VN57 JFU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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The MOT history for VN57 JFU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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