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EF08 NSE

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,062 mi
Last recorded78,062 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 NSE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2019 78,062 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2019 78,060 miles

Emissions not tested excessive lambda readings due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust box has a major leak of gasses (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 70,531 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 867,416 miles

Offside Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Offside Front coil spring fouling inner wing

Fail 13 Sep 2017 67,416 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Offside Front coil spring fouling inner wing

Pass 23 Aug 2016 61,189 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 61,184 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 55,684 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 48,393 miles

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

exhaust rear box bracket corroded/broken

Pass 20 Jun 2013 40,761 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 31,948 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 24,312 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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EF08 NSE is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EF08 NSE, 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 EF08 NSE registered?

EF08 NSE is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 16 June 2008.

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