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NU08 MJO

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

149,338 mi
Last recorded149,338 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU08 MJO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2024 149,338 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 141,558 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 132,747 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 123,017 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 109,401 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2020 109,401 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 90,047 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 90,015 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 82,982 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2018 82,982 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 74,458 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides worn and heavily pitted on the rear faces (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Mar 2017 74,458 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides worn and heavily pitted on the rear faces (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 64,168 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 64,168 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 53,889 miles

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

O/S/R tyre sidewall cracking (inner & outer)

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 25 Mar 2014 43,512 miles

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 26 Mar 2013 34,937 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 Mar 2012 26,221 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Mar 2011 19,980 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 MJO is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 NU08 MJO, 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 MJO registered?

NU08 MJO is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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