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NJ08 HSX

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

78,937 mi
Last recorded78,937 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ08 HSX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2024 78,937 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp lens deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.4a)

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jan 2023 73,205 miles

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

both sills corroded

handbrake close to end of reserve travel

Fail 12 Jan 2023 73,205 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

both sills corroded

handbrake close to end of reserve travel

Pass 20 Jan 2022 68,112 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 68,110 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 64,771 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 60,250 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 56,108 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 56,108 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 51,518 miles

Exhaust corroding

Front brake discs lipped and worn

Front brake pads wearing low

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 47,534 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both front tyres worn smooth on tread edges and deteriorated. no cords exposed

Pass 16 Jul 2015 43,952 miles

Oil leak

nearside front tyre worn smooth on outer edge

offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Fail 16 Jul 2015 43,952 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre worn smooth on outer edge

offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 21 Jul 2014 40,646 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 38,925 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 32,335 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 26,160 miles

rear tyres cracking on side wall's

Fail 29 Feb 2012 26,160 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

rear tyres cracking on side wall's

Pass 2 Mar 2011 20,103 miles

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

Offside Front 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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NJ08 HSX is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 NJ08 HSX, 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 NJ08 HSX registered?

NJ08 HSX is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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The MOT history for NJ08 HSX shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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