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NU58 DXG

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

95,507 mi
Last recorded95,507 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU58 DXG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2019 95,507 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust back box deteriorated

nearside front tyre wearing on inner & outer edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

small chip in window screen zone A

Fail 16 Jul 2019 95,507 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust back box deteriorated

nearside front tyre wearing on inner & outer edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

small chip in window screen zone A

Pass 24 Jul 2018 79,759 miles

Front tyres wearing on inside and outside edges

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre starting to deteriorated

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 11 Jul 2017 61,842 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking inbetween tread

Fail 11 Jul 2017 61,842 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking inbetween tread

Pass 18 Jul 2016 43,959 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 43,953 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 41,447 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 21 Jul 2014 37,796 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all four tyres cracking within tread

both front tyres worn on edges

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2013 33,794 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

all 4 tyres starting to crack within tread

Pass 23 Jul 2012 30,940 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 30,940 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 24,406 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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NU58 DXG is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 NU58 DXG, 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 NU58 DXG registered?

NU58 DXG is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 15 September 2008.

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