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NL08 VDM

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

103,093 mi
Last recorded103,093 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL08 VDM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 103,093 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust

Pass 27 Apr 2016 97,666 miles

play in inner rack joints

Fail 26 Apr 2016 97,666 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pump (8.2.3)

play in inner rack joints

Pass 17 Feb 2015 81,556 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in n/s rack side arm

Fail 17 Feb 2015 81,552 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in n/s rack side arm

Pass 27 Feb 2014 66,387 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 66,385 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

exhaust rear box to centre join clap broken

Pass 15 Mar 2013 52,214 miles

rear tyres perishing - advise new shortly

Fail 8 Mar 2013 52,214 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

rear tyres perishing - advise new shortly

Fail 14 Mar 2012 40,053 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 40,053 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 25,091 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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NL08 VDM is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 NL08 VDM, 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 NL08 VDM registered?

NL08 VDM is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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The MOT history for NL08 VDM shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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