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AM08 NVL

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,299 mi
Last recorded116,299 miles
Recorded on25 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 May 2023 116,299 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 116,291 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 102,667 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 91,786 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 91,653 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 91,653 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2018 83,325 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread @ 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread @ 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 77,038 miles

o/s/r tyre inner and outer side walls cracking

Fail 22 Mar 2017 76,968 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/r tyre inner and outer side walls cracking

Pass 22 Mar 2016 68,767 miles

Offside Rear Tyre cracking with age (2007 tyre)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 68,767 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre cracking with age (2007 tyre)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 63,095 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 56,319 miles

exhaust system rusty

Fail 27 Mar 2014 56,319 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

exhaust system rusty

Pass 28 Mar 2013 48,742 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 41,607 miles

rear exhaust hanger corroded but not insecure

Pass 28 Mar 2011 33,603 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 33,603 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 NVL is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NVL, 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 NVL registered?

AM08 NVL is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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