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ND08 XXO

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

108,101 mi
Last recorded108,101 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND08 XXO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2022 108,101 miles

Offside steering rack damp

Fail 22 Sep 2022 108,094 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside steering rack damp

Pass 16 Sep 2021 105,369 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 105,366 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 103,193 miles

some corrosion to n/s/f outer sill

Pass 24 Sep 2019 100,621 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 100,621 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 96,892 miles

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage sensor or pipe (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 96,892 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread on 3 mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre nail in shoulder non repair ()

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

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage sensor or pipe (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 82,420 miles

Front Exhaust bracket corroded off

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 27 Mar 2018 82,420 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Exhaust bracket corroded off

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 71,057 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Mar 2016 61,764 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 61,764 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Apr 2015 53,951 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 44,318 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 44,318 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 36,114 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 27,613 miles

front discs worn

Pass 30 Mar 2011 18,887 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 XXO is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 XXO, 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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What year was ND08 XXO registered?

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

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