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DG08 NRK

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

108,438 mi
Last recorded108,438 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 NRK
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2021 108,438 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2021 108,438 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 106,609 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 101,370 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside front and nearside rear tyre are remoulded tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Jul 2019 101,370 miles

Emissions not tested engine noisy (8.2.2.2 (e))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside front and nearside rear tyre are remoulded tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 95,368 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 89,836 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 4 Jul 2017 89,836 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/65/15 88h (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 29 Jul 2016 83,525 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 63,957 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 6 Mar 2014 48,526 miles

both rear(185/65/15 88h)tyres wearing low and slightly perished

Pass 18 Mar 2013 37,789 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

small chip in front screen

Pass 22 Mar 2012 30,621 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs worn lipped

slight damage to n/s/f inner wall

Fail 22 Mar 2012 30,621 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs worn lipped

slight damage to n/s/f inner wall

Pass 23 Mar 2011 20,028 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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DG08 NRK is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DG08 NRK, 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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DG08 NRK is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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