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CV08 NTL

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

212,909 mi
Last recorded212,909 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 NTL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 212,909 miles

Rear FLOOR PLATED AND WELDEDAND CHASSIS

Pass 2 Apr 2025 207,647 miles

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

REAR CHASSIS RUSTING

Pass 21 Mar 2024 200,709 miles

lower steering knuckle joint worn-BORDERLINE

near side rear tyre worn

off side rear steel brake pipe rusting

rust on rear underside

Fail 21 Mar 2024 200,709 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

lower steering knuckle joint worn-BORDERLINE

near side rear tyre worn

off side rear steel brake pipe rusting

rust on rear underside

Pass 5 Apr 2023 195,308 miles

lower steering knuckle joint worn

near side front roll bar link worn

Pass 5 Apr 2022 188,771 miles

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 183,403 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 177,096 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 169,761 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2019 169,759 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 161,379 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 161,375 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 147,935 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 147,935 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 133,267 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 118,383 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 102,696 miles

o/s & n/s front tyres wearing inside edge

Fail 15 Mar 2013 84,894 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 84,894 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 67,509 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 67,509 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 50,797 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 50,797 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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CV08 NTL is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 CV08 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 CV08 NTL registered?

CV08 NTL is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 8 March 2008.

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