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AM08 NVF

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,292 mi
Last recorded92,292 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 NVF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Jun 2025 92,292 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

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

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Front Wiper blades are slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Boot damaged

Pass 3 Jul 2024 87,581 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre starting to crack and perish on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 84,087 miles

Both headlights deteriorated & beam patterns poor.

Pass 4 Jul 2022 80,863 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2022 80,862 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Outer sill poorly repaired, close to seat mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 79,182 miles

Headlights deteriorated and beam patterns poor.

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2020 75,077 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 69,793 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 May 2019 69,793 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2018 65,069 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

o/s/r tyre cracked/perished

Fail 15 May 2018 65,069 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres worn on edges

o/s/r tyre cracked/perished

Pass 1 Jun 2017 58,610 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Fail 31 May 2017 58,595 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings osf outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 53,690 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn excessively on outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn excessively on outer edge

Pass 11 Sep 2015 48,619 miles

rear exhaust strap broken

Fail 11 Sep 2015 48,619 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust strap broken

Pass 24 Sep 2014 44,217 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW MORE ON INNER PADS

NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING SLIGHTLY NOISY

Pass 26 Sep 2013 39,619 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 35,091 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 25,505 miles

all 4 tyres cracking

Pass 5 Mar 2011 17,040 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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AM08 NVF is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 AM08 NVF, 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 AM08 NVF registered?

AM08 NVF is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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