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NL08 VDP

2008 Citroen Xsara

Purple Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,791 mi
Last recorded104,791 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL08 VDP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2022 104,791 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 101,642 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 97,828 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 97,821 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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 Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 91,069 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 86,510 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 80,847 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 70,926 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyrers worn on inside edge

Pass 19 Jun 2014 61,999 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 61,999 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 48,424 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 45,951 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 37,161 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 37,145 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 27,539 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 VDP is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NL08 VDP, 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 VDP registered?

NL08 VDP is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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