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NC08 FPN

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,854 mi
Last recorded107,854 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC08 FPN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2022 107,854 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2022 107,854 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 101,153 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 101,153 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2020 94,955 miles

exhaust tail pipe corroded

Fail 25 Aug 2020 94,955 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2019 86,007 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 79,868 miles

Covers/undertrays fitted

Rear tyres starting to get low

Fail 3 Apr 2018 79,868 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Covers/undertrays fitted

Rear tyres starting to get low

Pass 31 Mar 2017 73,390 miles

Offside Rear sill dented

Fail 31 Mar 2017 73,390 miles

Offside Rear sill dented

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 67,023 miles

both side rear sills dented

front tyres different size to rear

turbo intake pipe loose

Fail 1 Apr 2016 67,023 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both side rear sills dented

front tyres different size to rear

turbo intake pipe loose

Pass 30 Mar 2015 59,748 miles

Rear silencer corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2014 51,752 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 44,091 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 37,745 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2011 28,876 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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NC08 FPN is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 NC08 FPN, 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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NC08 FPN is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 May 2008.

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