MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,426 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear)(Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Poor image (4.1.4 (b))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Join (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Clip broken (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Clip broken (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear)(Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Poor image (4.1.4 (b))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Join (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Inner And outer sills covered in under seal
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Poor clearing (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))
Inner And outer sills covered in under seal
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Poor clearing (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Sill)(Not seem welded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Clip broken (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Sill)(Not seem welded X2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Exhaust system corroded
Nearside Front Tyre cracking
Offside Front Tyre cracking
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Complete sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust system corroded
Nearside Front Tyre cracking
Nearside Rear Slight brake bind found when rotated by hand
Offside Front Tyre cracking
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Corrosion SILL not within 30cm of prescribed area
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
nearside rear inner tyre wall perrished not displaying cords
offside rear inner edge tyre perrished not showing cords
both rear tyres starting to crack & perish on tread edge
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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NM08 HHG is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 HHG, 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 NM08 HHG registered?
NM08 HHG is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 July 2008.
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