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NL08 VTM

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

70,248 mi
Last recorded70,248 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL08 VTM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2022 70,248 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 70,093 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underbody corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2021 64,216 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

Rear underbody corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2019 54,119 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 48,024 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 48,024 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 43,469 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing

offside front shock absorber dust cover missing

offside windscreen wiper slightly smearing

Fail 25 Jul 2017 43,469 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part insecure & has been routed incorrectly (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure abs wiring (1.9.2a)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing

offside front shock absorber dust cover missing

offside windscreen wiper slightly smearing

Pass 18 Jun 2016 39,702 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system corroded.

Pass 10 Jun 2015 33,457 miles

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

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

o/s/f spring top coil touching inner valance on lock

Pass 11 Aug 2014 29,924 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

advise cluth pedal rubber missing

advise rear silencer support strap snapped exhaust still fully supported

advise slight damage o/s/f door mirror damaged

Pass 9 Aug 2013 23,218 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 17,279 miles

both rear and n/s/f tyres cracks in sidewalls and tread,slight runout

exhaust poor condition

Fail 11 Aug 2012 17,279 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear and n/s/f tyres cracks in sidewalls and tread,slight runout

exhaust poor condition

Pass 19 Aug 2011 11,544 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 VTM is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 VTM, 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 VTM registered?

NL08 VTM is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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The MOT history for NL08 VTM shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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