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NB08 HKD

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,838 mi
Last recorded103,838 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNB08 HKD
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 103,838 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2026 103,838 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 6 Jul 2026 103,587 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

near side rear , main front to rear brake pipe corroded

off side front brake pipe corroded

off side main front to rear brake pipe corroded

windscreen wipers beginning to smear screen

Pass 6 Jun 2025 92,399 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe repair and rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 May 2025 92,396 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe repair and rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 79,246 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Mar 2024 79,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 71,321 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test centre seat

Fail 20 Feb 2023 71,321 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test centre seat

Pass 25 Feb 2022 65,721 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test n/s and centre rear

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 23 Feb 2022 65,691 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test n/s and centre rear

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 58,696 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 24 Feb 2021 58,694 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 22 Jan 2020 54,781 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 50,217 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 46,942 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 40,699 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 34,475 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 34,425 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2015 25,398 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 23,694 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 15 Aug 2013 19,964 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 16,502 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 12,323 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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NB08 HKD is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 NB08 HKD, 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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NB08 HKD is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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