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AO08 NTL

2008 Citroen Xsara

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

118,431 mi
Last recorded118,431 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 NTL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Mar 2022 118,431 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively tape around wiper blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin fronts worn very thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

o/s/f outer cv gaiter inner clip broken (gaiter not fully secured to shaft + leaking grease)

Pass 16 Mar 2021 108,399 miles

Nearside Front Inner c/v boot small split

exhaust tail pipe very rusty

spare tyre ,low pressure

Fail 15 Mar 2021 108,380 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner c/v boot small split

exhaust tail pipe very rusty

spare tyre ,low pressure

Pass 10 Mar 2020 103,132 miles

Nearside Front tyre devoid of tread on both edges,and heavily cracked.

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

Offside Front tyre devoid of tread on both edges and heavily cracked

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

Fail 6 Mar 2020 103,017 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre devoid of tread on both edges,and heavily cracked.

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

Offside Front tyre devoid of tread on both edges and heavily cracked

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 94,139 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 94,105 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 83,990 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

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

Fail 13 Mar 2018 83,990 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 78,068 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 78,068 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 73,490 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 68,614 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 62,612 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 55,113 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 45,342 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 34,627 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 NTL is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AO08 NTL, 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 NTL registered?

AO08 NTL is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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