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EJ08 NDU

2008 Citroen Xsara

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

131,968 mi
Last recorded131,968 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 NDU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 131,968 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated splitting (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear outer sills corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2025 122,683 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 21 Aug 2025 122,683 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 113,795 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear, sealant applied (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front, damage in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 113,795 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear, sealant applied (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front, damage in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 106,545 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 106,545 miles

Emissions unable to be completed major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 100,080 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn very low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 100,080 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn very low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 93,660 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms, trailing bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Sep 2021 93,660 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms, trailing bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 87,833 miles

Offside Front Fog lamp damaged.

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 22 Jul 2020 87,833 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Fog lamp damaged.

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 82,430 miles

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

Offside Front fog lamp damaged

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 76,476 miles

Offside Front fog lamp damaged

Pass 12 Jun 2017 69,881 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer shoulder

all tyres cracking slightly on shoulders

Pass 1 Jun 2016 63,472 miles

exhaust corroded where back box joins middle box

slight exhaust blow on middle box

slight oil leak

Pass 28 May 2015 53,308 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 46,911 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 46,911 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 39,870 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 39,870 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

centre exhaust silencer corroded but not blowing at present

Pass 8 Jun 2012 34,192 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on outer treads

Fail 8 Jun 2012 34,192 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on outer treads

Pass 6 Jun 2011 25,828 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight oil seep to offside gearbox diff oil seal

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 NDU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 EJ08 NDU, 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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EJ08 NDU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 11 June 2008.

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