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NM08 HLC

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

128,553 mi
Last recorded128,553 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM08 HLC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2023 128,553 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 128,537 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking rack/pipes (2.1.5 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring fouling

Pass 25 Oct 2022 120,180 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 113,186 miles

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

Central exhaust corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 107,038 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 103,668 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 103,646 miles

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced body sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 97,946 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 97,946 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively advise change offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 90,698 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 3mm scrubbing off (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 3mm scrubbing off (4.1.E.1)

Rear both tyres cracking splitting between treads

Pass 18 Jul 2016 83,745 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Offside sill heavily corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2016 83,745 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Offside sill heavily corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2015 73,418 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 73,418 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 59,960 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jul 2014 59,960 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noicey

Pass 29 Jul 2013 51,273 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jul 2013 54,273 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside rear tyre heavily perished

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jul 2012 39,473 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 30,285 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 28 Jul 2011 30,285 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (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 HLC is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc petrol 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 HLC, 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 HLC is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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