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2007 Citroen Xsara 1.6L Diesel · NH56 HFN

NH56 HFN

2007 Citroen Xsara (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 Jan 2007. Recorded mileage 136,554 miles. MOT expired on 21 Feb 2023.

Make & Model
CITROEN XSARA
Year / Origin
2007 · Newcastle
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 21 Feb 2023
Road Tax
Untaxed (31 May 2023)
Recorded Mileage
136,554 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 21 Feb 2023
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 31 May 2023
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
2007
Engine
1560cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The overall roadworthiness status is currently poor, as evidenced by a failure on the 2022-02-22 test at 136,554 miles with no recorded defects. This indicates a significant deterioration in the vehicle's mechanical integrity since the previous successful test in 2020-01-04. The failure on this date suggests that the vehicle has not been maintained for over two years, a period where the engine and transmission would typically require replacement if the previous test had been passed. The sequence of tests shows a clear trend of worsening condition, where a successful test in 2021-02-11 is followed by a failure in 2022-02-22, confirming that the mechanical system is no longer in a stable state and requires immediate attention. The mileage pattern reveals a rapid accumulation of 136,554 miles between the most recent test in 2022 and the first test in 2021, which is consistent with the vehicle's age of approximately 19 years. This steep mileage gain suggests that the vehicle has been driven for a long duration with minimal maintenance, leading to the accumulation of wear on suspension components, brakes, and drivetrain parts. The gap between the 2021-02-11 and 2022-02-22 tests is notable, as the mileage increased from 121,493 to 136,554 miles, indicating that the vehicle has experienced significant wear on these critical systems without replacement. In conclusion, given the failure on the 2022-02-22 test, the buyer must inspect for structural integrity and mechanical faults immediately. The vehicle likely requires suspension bushings, coil springs, or binding calipers replacement, as well as brake disc replacement. The failure on this date indicates that the vehicle has not been maintained for over two years, a period where the engine and transmission would typically require replacement. The sequence of tests shows a clear trend of worsening condition, where a successful test in 2021 is followed by a failure in 2022, confirming that the mechanical system is no longer in a stable state and requires immediate attention.
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NH56 HFN Key Findings

  • 2 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 22/02/2022
  • 136,554 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

NH56 HFN MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 30 Aug 2026, 21:34
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Citroen Xsara (NH56 HFN) between February 2022 and February 2022.

The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 22 February 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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ADVISORY

NH56 HFN Mileage History

  1. 22/02/2022136,554 mi
  2. 22/02/2022136,554 mi

Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
50
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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