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NJ08 ZRN

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

90,069 mi
Last recorded90,069 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2023 90,069 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2023 90,069 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 82,578 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2022 82,578 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 75,629 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 75,623 miles

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

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2020 71,988 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 68,578 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 63,956 miles

Wheel Trims Fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2017 59,536 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 55,632 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on outside egde

Pass 18 Sep 2015 51,081 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 45,586 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 39,868 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on its outer edge

Fail 13 Mar 2013 39,868 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s/f tyre worn on its outer edge

Pass 17 Feb 2012 30,696 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)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 21,365 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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NJ08 ZRN is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ZRN, 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 ZRN registered?

NJ08 ZRN is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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