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NC08 FPE

2008 Citroen Xsara

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,524 mi
Last recorded81,524 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC08 FPE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2017 81,524 miles

Body has slight corrosion offside outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

under-tray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 18 Oct 2017 81,509 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings nearside outer sill (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion offside outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

under-tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 Oct 2016 77,946 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 72,397 miles

both front discs slight corrosion

oil leak engine

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2015 66,402 miles
Pass 21 May 2014
Pass 22 May 2013 52,298 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 45,277 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 35,213 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 35,210 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

nearside rear Tyre sidewall perished

offside rear Tyre sidewall perished

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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NC08 FPE is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 NC08 FPE, 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 NC08 FPE registered?

NC08 FPE is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 May 2008.

Is NC08 FPE safe to buy?

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