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EK08 NTT

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,373 mi
Last recorded101,373 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 NTT
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 101,373 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer Sill Area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear Hanger corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 100,458 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2023 99,729 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 98,557 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 97,014 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 95,845 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 94,286 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 91,598 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 91,598 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 88,878 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 85,617 miles

Front screen has crack low down out of vision

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit started to wear on edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust box rear bracket corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2016 85,612 miles

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

Front screen has crack low down out of vision

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit started to wear on edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust box rear bracket corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2015 76,290 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 76,282 miles

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)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 58,879 miles

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

exhaust rear box bracket broken but exhaust secure

Fail 1 Apr 2014 58,878 miles

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

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

exhaust rear box bracket broken but exhaust secure

Pass 3 Apr 2013 48,880 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 3 Apr 2013 48,880 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 36,840 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 25,736 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 25,736 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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EK08 NTT is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EK08 NTT, 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 EK08 NTT registered?

EK08 NTT is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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