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NE08 MVW

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

198,309 mi
Last recorded198,309 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNE08 MVW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2024 198,309 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

sill repairs undersealed

Fail 23 Jan 2024 198,309 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

sill repairs undersealed

Pass 10 Feb 2023 187,091 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

sill repairs undersealed

Pass 14 Jan 2022 168,725 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2022 168,725 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 152,776 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 140,083 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 126,836 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 126,836 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 Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 114,565 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 105,725 miles

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

Nearside Front outer sill corroded not within a prescribed area.

Pass 6 Jan 2016 94,302 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 94,302 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc OSF (2.5.C.1a)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam NSF (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 82,314 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

vehicle just past emissions test , advise fuel treatment

Pass 6 Feb 2014 71,467 miles

Advise back box hanger snapped

Advise rear wiper split

Pass 3 Apr 2013 63,043 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 63,043 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 52,679 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Apr 2012 52,679 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 41,223 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 MVW is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NE08 MVW, 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 NE08 MVW registered?

NE08 MVW is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 8 March 2008.

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