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NM08 HLR

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

73,774 mi
Last recorded73,774 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM08 HLR
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2021 73,774 miles

boyh outer cv gaiters have slight grease leakage

Fail 11 Aug 2021 73,774 miles

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 72,198 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

front exhaust bracket cracked

offside rear outer sill damaged

Fail 9 Feb 2021 72,197 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction items on interior mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

front exhaust bracket cracked

offside rear outer sill damaged

Pass 10 Feb 2020 70,182 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2020 70,182 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 68,019 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 67,698 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 67,698 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 62,343 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 56,969 miles

Nearside Front door hinge worn

Fail 28 Jul 2016 56,969 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front door hinge worn

Pass 29 Jul 2015 51,923 miles

rear exhaust hanger

Pass 30 Jul 2014 46,231 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear silencer support hanger snapped

Pass 29 Jul 2013 38,168 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 30,465 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 23,688 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 HLR is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HLR, 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 HLR registered?

NM08 HLR is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 July 2008.

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The MOT history for NM08 HLR shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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