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WP57 FNV

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

75,834 mi
Last recorded75,834 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP57 FNV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 75,834 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 66,703 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rearmost bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 56,324 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 31 Jan 2024 56,324 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 47,774 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Feb 2022 39,482 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 29,747 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 28,632 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 26,650 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 26,650 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 24,768 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 22,913 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 20,879 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 18,335 miles

n/s/f & both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 23 Jan 2014 16,626 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 14,235 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 11,930 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 9,390 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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WP57 FNV is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WP57 FNV, 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 WP57 FNV registered?

WP57 FNV is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 February 2008.

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