MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,754 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Offside and nearside front ABS sensors fouling ABS rings (1.6 (e))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill showing signs of corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Track rod end ball joint has slight play Offside and nearside front (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and nearside rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (e))
slight noise from gearbox
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Dealer type steering gaiter, goes in between rack end stop and steering rack (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Offside and nearside front ABS sensors fouling ABS rings (1.6 (e))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill showing signs of corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Track rod end ball joint has slight play Offside and nearside front (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and nearside rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (e))
slight noise from gearbox
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust join (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Outer cv boot leaking grease slightly
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre metal pieces ()
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill showing signs of corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage power steering pipe just behind front subframe (2.1.5 (a))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Offside and Nearside rear outer sill been jacked up and bent the outer sills, not jacked on the main jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive nearside middle outer sill damaged by jack possibly (5.3.6 (a) (i))
oil leak from gearbox
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush separated, requires wishbone, metal pressing type, NOT cast (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Power steering component leaking power steering switch on pipe leaking, Offside next to rack (2.1.5 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust join (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Outer cv boot leaking grease slightly
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre metal pieces ()
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill showing signs of corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage power steering pipe just behind front subframe (2.1.5 (a))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Offside and Nearside rear outer sill been jacked up and bent the outer sills, not jacked on the main jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive nearside middle outer sill damaged by jack possibly (5.3.6 (a) (i))
oil leak from gearbox
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
wheel trims fitted
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
wheel trims fitted
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
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ND08 DXL is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 ND08 DXL, 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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ND08 DXL is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2008.
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