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NU08 VVD

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

72,465 mi
Last recorded72,465 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU08 VVD
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 72,465 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 69,552 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 67,095 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 64,120 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 60,573 miles

both sills have had repairs and covered with underseal

Fail 25 Oct 2021 60,555 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 Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 57,847 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 53,491 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 49,936 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 45,162 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 41,313 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 36,994 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 32,118 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 26,428 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 21,693 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 15,840 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 VVD is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 VVD, 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 VVD registered?

NU08 VVD is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 4 July 2008.

Is NU08 VVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU08 VVD shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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