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NU08 VXX

2008 Citroen Xsara

Purple Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

129,133 mi
Last recorded129,133 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU08 VXX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2022 129,133 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 12 Nov 2021 129,101 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced n/s and o/s centre outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2021 114,968 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2021 114,968 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 109,720 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 104,313 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 16 Apr 2019 104,312 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 87,976 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 25 Apr 2018 87,976 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 76,638 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2016 76,109 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + cracking (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2015
Pass 10 Apr 2014 70,466 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Apr 2013 60,626 miles

air bag light deacttived

Fail 29 Apr 2013 60,626 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

air bag light deacttived

Pass 21 Mar 2012 47,490 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake pads approx 60% worn

Pass 23 Mar 2011 36,500 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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 VXX is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,560cc diesel 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 VXX, 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 VXX registered?

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

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The MOT history for NU08 VXX 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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