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AO08 NKN

2008 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

119,524 mi
Last recorded119,524 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 NKN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 119,524 miles

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

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

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

Rear sills rusty

Fail 31 Mar 2026 119,524 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear sills rusty

Pass 10 Apr 2025 110,294 miles

Central Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2025 110,293 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 101,817 miles

Offside Rear sill weak

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 96,468 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2023 96,453 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

slight imbalance across front axle brake performance (o/s lower effort)

Pass 26 Mar 2022 94,500 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 92,873 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 91,393 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 91,393 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 89,713 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 87,889 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 85,390 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 83,215 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 79,277 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres perished in tread

n/s rearlight lens cracked and repaired

o/s front fog light not working

rear exhaust mounting previously repaired

rear silencer outer casing slightly deteriated

undertray fitted but broken

Pass 28 Apr 2015 79,277 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres perished in tread

n/s rearlight lens cracked and repaired

o/s front fog light not working

rear exhaust mounting previously repaired

rear silencer outer casing slightly deteriated

undertray fitted but broken

Pass 16 Apr 2014 65,178 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 50,290 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 34,900 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 23,445 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 NKN is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AO08 NKN, 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 NKN registered?

AO08 NKN is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 March 2008.

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