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EK08 NTU

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,584 mi
Last recorded98,584 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 NTU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 98,584 miles

front number plate damaged

Fail 28 Jun 2019 98,584 miles

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 15 May 2018 93,550 miles

front number plate cracked

rear exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

rear wiper split

Pass 8 May 2017 88,973 miles

o/s/f tyre getting low

Fail 8 May 2017 88,963 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

front pads low

o/s/f tyre getting low

Pass 6 May 2016 79,867 miles

rear exhaust brackets broken but system still supported

Pass 8 May 2015 69,486 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all four tyres perishing

Pass 21 Mar 2014 58,514 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2013 50,267 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 41,614 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 32,237 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Mar 2011 32,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 NTU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel 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 EK08 NTU, 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 NTU registered?

EK08 NTU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is EK08 NTU safe to buy?

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