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VN57 XKF

2008 Citroen Xsara

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

129,323 mi
Last recorded129,323 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN57 XKF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2023 129,323 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 123,757 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 120,522 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2020 115,172 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 110,227 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust back box bracket broken

Pass 19 Feb 2018 100,238 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 92,277 miles

Front brake discs in poor condition

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)

Rear tyres perishing

Pass 28 Jan 2016 79,244 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 64,521 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 48,775 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 39,574 miles

rear exhaust box mounting corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2012 31,212 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 23,083 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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VN57 XKF is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 VN57 XKF, 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 VN57 XKF registered?

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

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The MOT history for VN57 XKF shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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