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NA08 EFJ

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,226 mi
Last recorded99,226 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA08 EFJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 99,226 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2026 99,224 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 85,678 miles

Rear brake pipes greased.

Fail 18 Feb 2025 85,674 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear brake pipes greased.

Pass 11 Mar 2024 80,185 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 77,348 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 73,797 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 70,279 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

The off side rear tyre has some splits where the tread meets the sidewall which do not seem to be deep enough to expose the inner plies or cords but should be monitored/replaced.

Pass 19 Mar 2020 69,153 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 66,127 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 63,502 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 8 Mar 2018 63,502 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 60,814 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 57,518 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 53,553 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 53,552 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Dec 2013 47,222 miles

N/S/R tyre cracked but not exposing cords

O/S/R tyre cracked but not exposing cords

Pass 19 Dec 2012 33,942 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 30,321 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 21,841 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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NA08 EFJ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NA08 EFJ, 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 NA08 EFJ registered?

NA08 EFJ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 15 March 2008.

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