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EY08 NGZ

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

119,288 mi
Last recorded119,288 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY08 NGZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 119,288 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 112,802 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2025 112,802 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 105,706 miles
Fail 30 May 2024 105,681 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 95,691 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2023 95,682 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2022 87,203 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 85,392 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 84,042 miles

Rear number plate damaged

Fail 10 Jul 2020 84,038 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear number plate damaged

Pass 3 May 2019 81,121 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 77,597 miles

both rear tyre reads splitting

Pass 9 May 2017 73,551 miles

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

Offside Front lower rear arm bush poor condition

Pass 4 May 2016 61,969 miles

Rear silencer bracket rotted through but still holding

removed items from drivers view before test

Pass 27 Apr 2015 48,344 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

childseats fitted to both outer rear seats.

cut in o/s/f tyre sidewall

Fail 27 Apr 2015 48,344 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

childseats fitted to both outer rear seats.

cut in o/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 2 May 2014 38,050 miles

CHILD SEATS FITTED TO CENTER AND OSR SEATS UNABLE TO TEST ADULT SEATS/BELTS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 27,144 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Apr 2012 17,732 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 May 2011 12,096 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight scuffing osf ,nsf,nsr tyre outerwalls

Pass 10 May 2011 12,096 miles

slight scuffing osf ,nsf,nsr tyre outerwalls

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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EY08 NGZ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EY08 NGZ, 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 EY08 NGZ registered?

EY08 NGZ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 8 March 2008.

Is EY08 NGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY08 NGZ shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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