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ND08 DXL

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

141,754 mi
Last recorded141,754 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND08 DXL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2021 141,754 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2021 141,754 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 138,897 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2020 138,868 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 133,436 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2019 133,434 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 124,259 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 111,466 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 111,466 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 95,630 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 78,636 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 62,052 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 48,447 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 37,864 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 28,571 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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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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