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NG08 CDV

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

87,852 mi
Last recorded87,852 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG08 CDV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 87,852 miles

Nearside Front outer sill soft/corroded

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Jan 2025 74,844 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox centre box outer layer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Jan 2025 74,844 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox centre box outer layer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 63,528 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 51,230 miles

center section and rear section exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2021 47,778 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 46,935 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear shock absorber bellows perished

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

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

Offside Rear shock absorber bellows perished

Pass 9 Jan 2020 46,110 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 44,623 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 42,885 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 40,517 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 37,707 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 34,598 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 34,598 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 32,145 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 28,481 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 25,373 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 20,677 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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NG08 CDV is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 NG08 CDV, 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 NG08 CDV registered?

NG08 CDV is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is NG08 CDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for NG08 CDV shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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