MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,557 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front sill getting corroded will need welding next year (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting worn (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front sill getting very corroded will need welding next year (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting worn (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front sill getting corroded will need welding next year (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting worn (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front sill getting very corroded will need welding next year (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting worn (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.
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NL08 VTN is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 VTN, 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 VTN registered?
NL08 VTN is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 April 2008.
Is NL08 VTN safe to buy?
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