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AO08 NJU

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,502 mi
Last recorded110,502 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 NJU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 110,502 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 110,424 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 104,029 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 104,029 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 100,858 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 May 2017 92,462 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 92,462 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s/r tyre near to wear limits (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 80,980 miles

both rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 28 Apr 2016 80,980 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 16 Oct 2014 67,677 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Oct 2013 57,682 miles

exhaust corroding

Pass 25 Mar 2013 52,181 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 41,795 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 33,441 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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AO08 NJU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 AO08 NJU, 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 AO08 NJU registered?

AO08 NJU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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