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NV08 CLJ

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

73,742 mi
Last recorded73,742 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV08 CLJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2024 73,742 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 14 Feb 2023 68,164 miles

rear of front to rear brake pipes x2 are corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2023 68,158 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

rear exhaust bracket is broken

rear of front to rear brake pipes x2 are corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2022 62,783 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 62,241 miles

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 18 Jan 2020 61,525 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2020 61,525 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 60,617 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 60,617 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened coil spring fouling inner wing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 58,716 miles

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 25 Jan 2018 58,676 miles

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 1 Feb 2017 57,261 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 57,260 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 56,134 miles

both rear tyres slightly cracked

Pass 15 Apr 2015 52,383 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 47,846 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 43,274 miles

rear silencer mounting bracket breaking away but still holding

Pass 18 Apr 2012 38,391 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 34,044 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 34,044 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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NV08 CLJ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NV08 CLJ, 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 NV08 CLJ registered?

NV08 CLJ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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