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NE08 KNU

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

108,293 mi
Last recorded108,293 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNE08 KNU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 108,293 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill Soft Due To Corrosion But Not Yet Holed Or Seriously Weakened (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre Worn Low On Edges, (185/65R15) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill Soft Due To Corrosion But Not Yet Holed Or Seriously Weakened (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2026 108,293 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated Tyre Soft, Possible Slow Puncture as No Visible Puncture Noticed During Inspection (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill Soft Due To Corrosion But Not Yet Holed Or Seriously Weakened (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre Worn Low On Edges, (185/65R15) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill Soft Due To Corrosion But Not Yet Holed Or Seriously Weakened (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working Replaced Blown 10 Amp Fuse (F14), Tested OK (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Passenger's seat insecure Securing Pin Mechanism Not Secure, Removed Item(s) Obstructing Lock Pin Hole. Tested OK (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure Securing Pin Mechanism Not Secure, Removed Item(s) Obstructing Lock Pin Hole. Tested OK (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 95,960 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jan 2025 95,959 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 92,823 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both outer sills corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2024 92,814 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both outer sills corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2023 90,847 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 90,847 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 85,971 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 81,408 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

offside front sill badly corroded, outside of prescribed area

Pass 7 Jan 2020 76,917 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 72,369 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 72,368 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 66,373 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 60,666 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 54,704 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 47,561 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 41,498 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 37,481 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 30,035 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 22,737 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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NE08 KNU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 NE08 KNU, 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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NE08 KNU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 18 June 2008.

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