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NC08 VHG

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

119,997 mi
Last recorded119,997 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC08 VHG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2023 119,997 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2023 119,997 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 113,758 miles

Nearside Outer Sill corroded and holed ,but has no effect on anything else.

Offside Outer Sill showing signs of corrosion

Pass 20 Jan 2021 107,084 miles

Nearside Outer sill showing signs of corrosion

Offside Outer sill showing signs of corrosion

Pass 15 Jan 2020 102,297 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 15 Jan 2020 102,297 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 94,556 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 86,139 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 78,538 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 78,538 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2015 73,061 miles

Middle exhaust section is corroded slightly

OSR tyre is worn and cracking

Pass 2 Jun 2014 65,035 miles

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 2 Jun 2014 65,035 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 30 May 2013 55,865 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear lamp assemblys slightly damaged

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs worn, also front brake pads appear to be quite badly worn

Pass 30 May 2013 55,865 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)

both rear lamp assemblys slightly damaged

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs worn, also front brake pads appear to be quite badly worn

Pass 24 May 2012 43,932 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both front brake disc's worn

Pass 20 May 2011 33,359 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 VHG is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VHG, 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 VHG is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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