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NU08 KMF

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

103,232 mi
Last recorded103,232 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU08 KMF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2022 103,232 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 93,185 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Jun 2021 93,185 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 85,722 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 77,341 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front shocker knocking

Nearside Rear light unit damaged

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2018 70,368 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 63,180 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 54,718 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cut in side wall but no cord showing

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

baby seat fitted

Fail 13 May 2016 54,575 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre has cut in side wall but no cord showing

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

baby seat fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2015 47,043 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 47,040 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2014 39,607 miles

Advise front brake disc`s sign`s of wear.

Advise front brake pad`s getting low.

Fail 27 May 2014 39,607 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Advise front brake disc`s sign`s of wear.

Advise front brake pad`s getting low.

Fail 9 May 2013 31,677 miles

Advise n/s/r tyre perishing.

Advise o/s & n/s front tyre`s on 3mm.

Advise o/s/r tyre badly perishing deep cracking.

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 May 2013 31,677 miles

Advise n/s/r tyre perishing.

Advise o/s & n/s front tyre`s on 3mm.

Advise o/s/r tyre badly perishing deep cracking.

Pass 17 May 2012 23,741 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 15,636 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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NU08 KMF is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc 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 NU08 KMF, 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 NU08 KMF registered?

NU08 KMF is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 2 May 2008.

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