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ND08 FNF

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

104,564 mi
Last recorded104,564 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND08 FNF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 104,564 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 104,564 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 95,886 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 86,891 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Mar 2016 79,986 miles

Exhaust bracket corroded

Oil leak

Fail 25 Mar 2016 79,986 miles

Exhaust bracket corroded

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2015 73,269 miles

rear exhaust mounting corroded away

Fail 2 Mar 2015 73,265 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear exhaust mounting corroded away

Pass 25 May 2013 69,082 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

rear silencer bracket broken.

Pass 25 May 2012 64,910 miles

rear silencer bracket damaged.

Fail 25 May 2012 64,910 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear silencer bracket damaged.

Pass 19 May 2011 61,692 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 61,692 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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 FNF is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 ND08 FNF, 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 FNF is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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