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EJ08 NDG

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

118,349 mi
Last recorded118,349 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 NDG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 118,349 miles

Front Unable to view brake pads

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2016 101,344 miles

Offside Some play in steering arm

Fail 25 May 2016 101,344 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Some play in steering arm

Pass 22 May 2015 81,641 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 May 2014 65,503 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 65,503 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight play in steering rack ends

Pass 22 May 2013 52,931 miles

exhaust bracket corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 26 May 2012 41,253 miles

rear tyres heavily deteriated/ perished

slight play o/s steering arm

Pass 3 Jun 2011 29,180 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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EJ08 NDG is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EJ08 NDG, 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 EJ08 NDG registered?

EJ08 NDG is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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