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NM08 HGG

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

120,702 mi
Last recorded120,702 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM08 HGG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2023 120,702 miles

Both outer sills corroding

Pass 4 Jul 2022 110,008 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2022 110,005 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 Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2022 109,740 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2021 101,841 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened TOP MOUNT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside rubber cracking (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 6 Mar 2021 101,841 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened TOP MOUNT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside rubber cracking (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 96,997 miles

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

brake pedal as little free play (spongy)

Fail 21 Feb 2020 96,964 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 88,148 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on the edges

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre wearing on the edges

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 81,865 miles

Oil leak ()

injector seal leaking compression

Pass 7 Feb 2017 69,951 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 69,951 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 57,614 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 46,212 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 40,900 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear exhaust strap lower half corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2013 32,401 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 32,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Jun 2012 24,317 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 24,317 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 18,577 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 18,577 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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NM08 HGG is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 NM08 HGG, 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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NM08 HGG is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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