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HY08 NTK

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

181,759 mi
Last recorded181,759 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 NTK
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 181,759 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 181,759 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 172,007 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 171,563 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

DRIVE BELT DAMAGED

INJECTORS BLOWING

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective CORDS ()

TURBO HEAT SHIELD LOOSE

Pass 19 Mar 2018 155,633 miles

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

engine covers fitted at time of test

injectors blowing

oil leak

Fail 19 Mar 2018 155,633 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working bulb holder missing (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced headlight bulb insecure, clip missing (1.7.5a)

oil leak

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

engine covers fitted at time of test

Pass 20 Mar 2017 127,401 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer edge bald

Nearside Rear tyre perished tread starting to get low and deep cuts but no ply cords exposed

Offside Front tyre outer edge worn/bald deep cuts but no ply cords exposed

Offside Rear light cluster loose but secure and slightly damaged

possible injector blowing but cant see due to engine cover

under trays and engine cover fitted

Fail 20 Mar 2017 127,401 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer edge bald

Nearside Rear tyre perished tread starting to get low and deep cuts but no ply cords exposed

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front tyre outer edge worn/bald deep cuts but no ply cords exposed

Offside Rear light cluster loose but secure and slightly damaged

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

possible injector blowing but cant see due to engine cover

under trays and engine cover fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2016 96,829 miles

Nearside Front 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 16 Feb 2015 69,834 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 58,811 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 48,213 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 37,792 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 26,428 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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HY08 NTK is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 HY08 NTK, 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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HY08 NTK is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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