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NM08 HHG

2008 Citroen Xsara

Brown Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

145,426 mi
Last recorded145,426 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM08 HHG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 145,426 miles

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))

Fail 9 May 2025 145,425 miles

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))

Pass 14 May 2024 131,212 miles

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))

Fail 9 May 2024 130,931 miles

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))

Pass 15 May 2023 121,009 miles

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))

Fail 2 May 2023 120,766 miles

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))

Pass 19 May 2022 118,342 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Tyre cracking

Offside Front Tyre cracking

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

Fail 6 May 2022 118,335 miles

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))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 117,981 miles

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))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 116,324 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 115,789 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 115,196 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Jul 2017 115,196 miles

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)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 95,890 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 95,890 miles

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)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 78,839 miles

nearside rear inner tyre wall perrished not displaying cords

offside rear inner edge tyre perrished not showing cords

Pass 21 Jul 2014 61,324 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 43,742 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack & perish on tread edge

Pass 19 Jul 2012 27,240 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 21,574 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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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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NM08 HHG is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 July 2008.

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