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NM08 WXH

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

69,301 mi
Last recorded69,301 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM08 WXH
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2022 69,301 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Dec 2022 69,277 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front to centre sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 63,494 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Over rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded Both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer sill soft (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rears corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 63,494 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Over rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded Both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer sill soft (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rears corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 55,792 miles

Front strut top bearings rough nearside and offside

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rear shockers corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 55,792 miles

Front strut top bearings rough nearside and offside

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rear shockers corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 48,499 miles

Nearside Front strut top bearing slight roughness when lock to lock

Offside Front strut top bearing slight roughness when lock to lock

Pass 4 Dec 2018 39,950 miles

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 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))

rear wiper blade defective

service light on dash

Fail 4 Dec 2018 39,950 miles

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

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))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

rear wiper blade defective

service light on dash

Pass 11 Dec 2017 31,750 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 29,925 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall perished

Offside Rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 16 Aug 2016 25,424 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 25,424 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 25,021 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 24,051 miles

exhaust hanger excessivly corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2013 22,235 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 20,152 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 16,853 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 WXH is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WXH, 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 WXH registered?

NM08 WXH is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 15 July 2008.

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